Description
She looked at the empty cradle where her baby had been. Her heart felt tattered and empty, like the hollow streets of Berlin after its people began to live in fear.
Berlin, 1934. Homes once filled with laughter stand empty as the Nazi party’s grip on the city tightens. When Anna Tiegel’s beautiful best friend catches Reich Minister Goebbels’ special attention, an impulsive act to save her brings Anna under his unforgiving scrutiny. First, she loses her job, then slowly, mercilessly, she finds her life stripped away. After her father is killed by the Nazis, Anna’s final hope is to escape to America with her boyfriend Eddy, but when she reaches his apartment on the agreed date, she finds it deserted. Alone and pregnant, the future feels terrifying, but she must try to protect the life inside her.
Rhode Island, 1957. Peggy Bailey stares in shock at the faded photograph of two laughing women which her beloved adoptive mother struggled to pass on to her before she died, whispering ‘It was inside your baby blanket when we brought you home’. As Peggy continues to stare, she realises that she has seen one of the girls before, in the most unlikely of places… Bursting at the realisation, she embarks on a mission which takes her across America to find the truth behind her heritage. Nothing, however, could prepare her for the tragic story her actions uncover…
A poignant and beautiful World War Two story about survival and a mother’s enduring search for her child against all the odds. A heart-breaking read for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, We Were the Lucky Ones and The Alice Network.
What readers are saying about The Lost Mother:
????? ‘One of the best historical fiction/WWII books I’ve had the pleasure of reading… I couldn’t put it down… If you loved The Tattooist of Auschwitz or We Were The Lucky Ones, this is the book for you.’ NetGalley reviewer
????? ‘Absolutely heartbreaking. It’s beautifully written… I couldn’t put it down. Such an amazing rollercoaster of emotions. Have your tissues ready. Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer
????? ‘Haunting. Gut wrenching… I feel like I have been on an emotional rollercoaster.’ Goodreads reviewer
????? ‘This book was fantastic… This is a totally heart-wrenching read with many ups and downs. I feel anyone who loves the work of author’s such as Kristen Hannah or Marie Benedict will adore this book. I give it 5 out of 5 stars.’ My Cat Reads
????? ‘This book is one of the most riveting WWII fiction stories that I have read. … So heartbreaking, but Catherine Hokin captures the resilience of the human spirit… Truly, an emotional book.’ NetGalley reviewer
????? ‘This book is so, so, so good.’ Goodreads reviewer
????? ‘Fabulous book – the author weaves an incredible story and I couldn’t put it down until I was finished. Dying to read her next book already.’ NetGalley reviewer
????? ‘Beautifully written… will pull at your heart strings… It is an inspiring and emotional read and one I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a really gripping story.’ Christian Novel Review
????? ‘Heartbreaking.’ NetGalley reviewer
????? ‘A richly rewarding novel that draws readers in from the first few pages… I loved this story and will be recommending it to everyone.’ Goodreads reviewer
????? ‘Should be on every historical fiction lover’s ‘must-have’ list.’ NetGalley reviewer
About the Author
Welcome to my Amazon page and my novels, including the Hanni Winter series which is the newest of the pack. I write books set primarily in Berlin, covering the period from 1933 up to the fall of the Berlin Wall and dealing with the long shadows left by war. I am a story lover as well as a story writer and this period really fascinates me. Writing about it also means that I get to spend a lot of time in Berlin, which is my second favourite city - my favourite is Buenos Aires.
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