The Secret Midwife of Berlin: A heartbreaking, inspiring and completely gripping WW2 novel from the author of The Codebreaker's Daughter, perfect for Autumn!
Apr 2026 · Sisters of the Resistance Book 1 · Embla Books
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'Wow wow wow! This book was amazing! Had my jaw on the floor . . . Loved it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
To save their lives, she must put hers on the line.
Berlin, 1939. As war breaks out across Europe, Clara - a British midwife married to a German officer - finds herself an outsider in the place she has called home for nearly a decade. Dismissed from her hospital and powerless as a pregnant Jewish woman is turned away alongside her, Clara is forced to confront a terrifying new reality.
She may not recognise the city she once loved, but she won't stand by and watch as a desperate mother and her child are neglected, so she delivers the woman's baby in secret - a single act of courage that changes everything for Clara and her husband.
Soon, word spreads around the Jewish community of the Angel of Life, and Clara finds herself right at the heart of a special resistance - bringing life into the world even as darkness descends.
But as the war tightens its grip, so does the peril surrounding Clara and the people she loves most. Jewish families are being torn from their homes and Clara will do everything she can to save them. But will it be at the expense of her own life?
From the bestselling author of The Codebreaker's Daughter comes a moving, powerful and gripping WWII story of one woman's immense bravery and sacrifice, and her determination to hold on to hope in a world ripped apart by war - proving that love can prevail even in the darkest of days. Perfect for fans of Soraya M. Lane, Mandy Robotham and Anna Stuart.
Readers are OBSESSED with The Secret Midwife of Berlin!
'Moving, powerful, authentic . . . Wrenches your heart into pieces and gives you hope of putting it together again' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Wow . . . just wow . . . this book I felt with my whole heart' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A magnificent World War Two historical fiction read . . . a compelling, addictive story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I was captivated . . . We need much more of this type of literature' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'An incredible and well-written novel that I found hard to put down . . . a moving read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
To save their lives, she must put hers on the line.
Berlin, 1939. As war breaks out across Europe, Clara - a British midwife married to a German officer - finds herself an outsider in the place she has called home for nearly a decade. Dismissed from her hospital and powerless as a pregnant Jewish woman is turned away alongside her, Clara is forced to confront a terrifying new reality.
She may not recognise the city she once loved, but she won't stand by and watch as a desperate mother and her child are neglected, so she delivers the woman's baby in secret - a single act of courage that changes everything for Clara and her husband.
Soon, word spreads around the Jewish community of the Angel of Life, and Clara finds herself right at the heart of a special resistance - bringing life into the world even as darkness descends.
But as the war tightens its grip, so does the peril surrounding Clara and the people she loves most. Jewish families are being torn from their homes and Clara will do everything she can to save them. But will it be at the expense of her own life?
From the bestselling author of The Codebreaker's Daughter comes a moving, powerful and gripping WWII story of one woman's immense bravery and sacrifice, and her determination to hold on to hope in a world ripped apart by war - proving that love can prevail even in the darkest of days. Perfect for fans of Soraya M. Lane, Mandy Robotham and Anna Stuart.
Readers are OBSESSED with The Secret Midwife of Berlin!
'Moving, powerful, authentic . . . Wrenches your heart into pieces and gives you hope of putting it together again' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Wow . . . just wow . . . this book I felt with my whole heart' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A magnificent World War Two historical fiction read . . . a compelling, addictive story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I was captivated . . . We need much more of this type of literature' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'An incredible and well-written novel that I found hard to put down . . . a moving read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Wow wow wow! This book was amazing! Had my jaw on the floor . . . Loved it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
To save their lives, she must put hers on the line.
Berlin, 1939. As war breaks out across Europe, Clara - a British midwife married to a German officer - finds herself an outsider in the place she has calle...
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Rosemary De Gouveia
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July 27, 2026
Clara British midwife marries Friedrich (German)and they have a good life in Berlin until Clara loses her job with 2nd World War, due to being British. Clara is a caring and very good midwife who endangers her life to save Jewish wives giving birth, as they are not allowed in hospitals. Her husband, a good German, loves her dearly and hates what Hitler is doing and also tries to do his bit to end the war but fails. This story is excellent and I highly recommend it. There are lots of suspenseful moments. She saved lives, showed love and stood against the evil that was happening at the time. I look forward to reading her next book about another amazing woman.
About the author
Suzanne Fortin writes historical fiction, predominantly told through dual timelines and largely set in France. Her books feature courageous women in extraordinary circumstances with love and family at the heart of all the stories.
Suzanne also writes mystery and suspense as Sue Fortin, becoming a USA Today bestseller and an Amazon UK #1 and Amazon US #3 bestseller. She has sold over a million copies of her books and has been translated into multiple languages.
Suzanne also writes mystery and suspense as Sue Fortin, becoming a USA Today bestseller and an Amazon UK #1 and Amazon US #3 bestseller. She has sold over a million copies of her books and has been translated into multiple languages.
Suzanne Fortin writes historical fiction, predominantly told through dual timelines and largely set in France. Her books feature courageous women in extraordinary circumstances with love and family at the heart of all the stories.
Suzanne also writes mystery and suspense as Sue Fortin, becoming ...
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