The Things We Cannot Say
A heart-breaking, inspiring novel of hope and a love to defy all odds in World War Two
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4.6 • 41 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The New York Times bestseller - for everyone moved by All the Light We Cannot See.
A searing page-turner of hope, family secrets and a love to defy all odds from bestselling Kelly Rimmer, inspired by the author's family history, perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
'Fans of The Nightingale and Lilac Girls will adore The Things We Cannot Say' Pam Jenoff
'Simply amazing book, so moving I couldn't put it down. A book that will remain in my heart for many years to come *****' A reader
'Captivating. I am in awe of this story *****' A reader
'I have never ever been so deeply moved by a book...the most amazing love story of hope and survival during the Nazi occupation of Poland... i just didn't want it to end *****' A reader
It begins with the discovery of a tattered photo, a letter and a tiny leather shoe...
World War Two, Poland. Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn't know if Tomasz is alive or dead.
2019. Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what became of those she held dearest. In Poland, separated from her family, Alice begins to uncover the story her grandmother is so desperate to tell, and discovers a love that bloomed in the winter of 1942. As a painful family history comes to light, will the struggles of the past and present finally reach a heartbreaking resolution?
'Alina and Tomasz's story is one of bravery, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love' Sally Hepworth
More praise for the heart-tugging novels of Kelly Rimmer
'Kelly Rimmer serves up a heart-pounding dilemma for fans of Jodi Picoult' Marie Claire
'A heartbreaking story... Her characters are captivating' Daily Telegraph
'Kelly Rimmer tears at the heartstrings' Herald Sun
Customer Reviews
Heartbreaking and beautifully written
The description of this brave family through an horrific time in our history is so well portrayed, I loved it, fell right into the story. Knowing there was some real history there behind it after reading the ending is even more remarkable. Thank you.
Moving book
It a very well written book. I was so engrossed in the story while I was reading it. I had a feeling what the ending will be like while I was reading it but when it finally confirmed by the plot I must confess that I did cry. I cried because of the injustice those people had to suffer and I was always trying to think what would I have done if I would have been born in those times. I liked both of the stories. I could understand Alice’s frustration and the way she shifted her attitude towards her husband. I now I will go and read a bit about Trzebinia. Thank you Kelly for writing such a wonderful book.
Eye opener!
Amazing yet heart breaking book, couldn’t put it down but also a real eye opener, I’m sternly telling myself off for being so miserable during lock down when I have it so easy in comparison to some of the characters in this book.