When's Mummy Coming?
A completely gripping and unforgettable story about the Kindertransport during WW2 (Hearts at War Book 1)
by Rachel Wesson
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Pub Date 4 Sep 2023 | Archive Date 3 Sep 2023
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Description
Germany 1939: “Heinz, take her, please.” Trudi’s voice trembled, her hands shaking as she held the baby out to him. Liesel screamed in protest, grabbing a length of her mother’s hair. “Forget what you think of me. She is your baby sister.” Tears now rolled down her face as she pleaded with him. “You have to save her… you have to save each other.”
England, 1939: In a sleepy village Trudi’s baby and stepsons are taken in by Sally Matthews. Newly married, Sally is missing her husband, who is away training for war, and her days and her home feel empty. But all that changes when she volunteers to look after children from the Kindertransport. She quickly becomes captivated by five-year-old Tomas and his baby sister, Liesel.
Scarred by his time in Dachau and his father’s death, Heinz is a different story. A distant and troubled soul, his attitude makes him difficult to love, and he faces hostility from locals who aren’t as kind-hearted as Sally and her friends and can’t see past his German accent and surly expression. Sally worries for his future, and her worst fears come true when the military police knock at her door.
As the conflict deepens, Sally and the children learn to live with the hand that war has dealt them. Trying with all her might to hold her newfound family together, Sally longs for peace. Will her husband ever come home to her, and if he does, will he be able to accept the children she now loves as her own? And what if Trudi survives and comes to claim them, and Sally loses them forever?
Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and The Girl With No Name will love this heart-wrenchingly touching and beautiful tale of courage and hope in the darkest of times, inspired by the real-life stories of the Kindertransport children.
Advance Praise
Readers are utterly captivated by When’s Mummy Coming?:
‘An incredibly touching story. Hardships, terror, prejudice, and hatred are opposed by much bigger forces – love and hope – in this wonderful story that should be on every history lover’s to-read list. Highly recommended!’ Ellie Midwood, author of The Girl Who Escaped From Auschwitz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I LOVED this book; I couldn't put it down!! I'm excited for the next book in the series to be released.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Oh my goodness me, what a story, I’ve cried buckets as well as laughed. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This story is amazing, heart-wrenching. Rachel Wesson is a true storyteller.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely beautiful story! The story took hold of my heart. The characters came to life and I could feel the pain, sorrow and ultimate joy of the children.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I really loved reading this wonderful book! I loved the characters and the plot! I had a hard time putting this book down! I will be reading the next book in this wonderful series!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Sad, happy, makes you laugh and makes you cry. A Must Read. I have read this book three times and loved it every time.’ Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Brilliantly written and kept me enthralled right to the end. A must read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Rachel Wesson can write a story like no other. I read this book in no time because I couldn't put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartwarming, excellent story. I absolutely loved this book and didn’t want it to end... enthralling from the first page to the last.’ Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘WHAT A READ GREAT READ!’ Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An emotional story which makes you want to keep turning the pages. Highly recommended.’ Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781805081340 |
| PRICE | £1.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 630 |
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