Germany, 1938. Fifteen-year-old Asta and her twin brother Jurgen are Jewish. They are stopped as they run home from school through strangely silent streets:

‘Your parents were taken. And if you go home, the Nazis will take you too…’

Heartbroken, Asta knows they must make the perilous journey across a hostile country that no longer feels like home to reach Denmark and their aunt Trine, a woman they barely know.

Crossing the border is punishable by death. In the middle of the snowy forest, barking dogs and armed soldiers capture Jurgen and Asta escapes.

Asta must hold on to hope no matter what. One day she will find her twin, the other half of herself. Even if it means leaving the safety of Denmark, and risking her life in a labour camp to track down the man who took her brother. Whatever the price she has to pay, her brother’s life is worth it.

A gripping and poignant read that will break your heart and give you hope. Fans of The Nightingale, The Dressmaker’s Gift and All the Light We Cannot See will be gripped by the story of a brave brother and sister seeking safety during one of the darkest times in our history. 

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What everyone’s saying about The German Girl:

‘Keep the tissues handy… By far the absolute best book I’ve read this year!… I devoured it in one sitting… ahistorical fiction masterpiece… Please keep writing, Lily Graham, the world needs more of your books! ‘ Goodreads Reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh wow. What a powerful, gripping story… Lily Graham really brought the characters to life, during all the different settings and drew me in as though I was an extra in the story. Very moving.’Karen Loves Reading,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐