Audiobook Details
The English German Girl
by Jake Wallis Simons narrated by Julie Teal
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Genre: Fiction » Modern Fiction
Age Group: Adult
Book Ref.: RTL2204
ISBN: 978 1 40749 405 0
Publication Date: 1st November 2011
Duration: 15h 45m (approx.) on 13 CDs
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Price: £25.52
A sweeping tale of love and loss, this is an exceptional accomplishment from one of Britain's bravest and most vibrant young writers.
A Winner of 2011 Fiction Uncovered, selecting the UK's best fiction writers.
In 1930s Berlin, choked by the tightening of Hitler's fist, the Klein family are gradually losing everything that is precious to them. Their fifteen-year-old daughter, Rosa, slips out of Germany on a Kindertransport train to begin a new life in England, vowing to secure a safe passage for her family. But as war breaks out and she loses contact with her parents, Rosa finds herself wondering if there are some vows that can't be kept...
About the Narrator
Julie Teal is a highly talented actress with significant experience in theatre, film and television, including Waking the Dead, Hustle and A Touch of Frost. Her film experience includes Stephen Poliakoff's Food of Love. Julie won the prestigious Stella Award for her portrayal of Paulina in Death and the Maiden at the Palace Theatre.
Reviews and Press Quotes
Beryl Bainbridge, The Independent
“Here is a new young voice in British fiction - entertaining, provocative and original. Jake Wallis Simons will surely prove a name to remember.”
Monica Ali
“Fascinating and moving.”
The Guardian
“Kept me up at night... amazing.”
The Times
“A well-researched and very moving novel. A fine tribute to the bravery of the Kindertransport.”
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- Violence: Mild
- Sex: Mild
- Language: Mild
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This recording is unabridged. Typically abridged audiobooks are not more than 60% of the author's work and as low as 30% with characters and plotlines removed.