This is a profoundly moving story; an extraordinarily good novel. There have been any number of books exploring similar themes - the horrors inflicted on the European Jews in WW2 - but I can't think of any other author who has done it better than this. From beginning to end this was an emotional rollercoaster for me. I hope and pray this author will write more.

The Price of Freedom is a historical novel that takes the reader from Germany to England as time passes and worlds change . Ruth has come a long way from an attic in Berlin, and as a temporary Head of Department she meets Fredrick Mannerheim, a German businessman with business in the United Kingdom.
A compelling story that interweaves a troubled past and a true love story.

What an absolutely brilliant book. Thanks to netgalley for allowing me to read this. I would give this book 6 out of 5
Managed to read it in a day. Great characters and a terrific story. Had me in tears a couple of times, and holding my breath to find out how it would end
I would recommend this book to everyone

I did enjoy this debut novel from C F Fairthorne. Set initially in Berlin during World War 2, the Caslav family leave the relative safety of their hiding place and split up, hoping to avoid detection from the Nazis. This decision leads to Ruth escaping to England, whilst the rest of her family are detained in concentration camps.
Now an adult, Ruth meets a young German businessman and their resulting love affair leads to conflict within family and much soul searching.

This is a believable and moving tale, which kept me engaged. It’s well researched and seems authentic to the period. Having said that, I found the writing style rather simplistic for my taste but that’s only my opinion and I’m sure other readers will have a different view.

I would like to thank the publisher, Matador and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What a book! This was reminiscent of a read by Jeffrey Archer or Bryce Courtney - a rollicking read with such an incredible story. Finished in a day. Filled with loss, tragedy, courage, and hope. Made me weep at times, such a moving tale. It wasn’t until the end I realised it was based on a true story (although any book set during the Second World War feels a bit like historical fiction as it was so heartbreaking it even happened. Highly recommend.

What a read….I had no idea what to expect when I started reading this book. Ruth escaped Germany with her Aunt & Uncle when she was only a child and she left behind her Mother, Father and siblings. She has made a good life for herself in London, she has a good job and her own flat and is happy enough. She has resigned herself to leave her past behind. Then, a chance encounter with a young German businessman throws open the door to her past and completely challenges what she thinks.

Ruth bravely and (scared stiff) goes to Germany with Federich, the man she thinks she has fallen in love with to meet his Father, a man she has been taught to hate because of his betrayal of her family. But maybe he is not what she thinks he is?

Totally gripping. You can really feel the tension rising as the book progresses and just when Germans thought their lives would be getting better, the terror of the Berlin wall looms….

Really really good book, I totally enjoyed it