Ashes: A WW2 historical fiction inspired by true events. A story of friendship, war and courage
By: Christopher de Vinck
4.13
Format: 332 pages, Kindle Edition
WINNER OF THE 'FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR' AT CRT 2021 A deeply touching novel about two young women…
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4.33
Format: 337 pages, Paperback
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4.51
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By: Pam Jenoff
5.00
Format: 64 pages, Paperback
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4.23
Format: 294 pages, Kindle Edition
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3.86
Format: 352 pages, Paperback
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4.21
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3.62
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By: Louise Doughty
3.52
Format: 448 pages, Hardcover
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3.87
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4.32
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
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4.21
Format: 403 pages, Paperback
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4.10
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
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4.27
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3.98
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4.19
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4.45
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4.21
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4.10
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20. Ashes: A WW2 historical fiction inspired by true events. A story of friendship, war and courage
By: Christopher de Vinck
4.13
Format: 332 pages, Kindle Edition
WINNER OF THE 'FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR' AT CRT 2021 A deeply touching novel about two young women… read more
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By: Tessa Hadley
3.43
Format: 111 pages, Kindle Edition
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