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The Rabbit Girls
- Audible’s Debut of the Year 2019
- Narrated by: Gemma Arterton, Simon Callow
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
Audible UK's Debut of the Year 2019
Berlin, 1989. As the wall between East and West falls, Miriam Winter cares for her dying father, Henryk. When he cries out for someone named Frieda - and Miriam discovers an Auschwitz tattoo hidden under his watch strap - Henryk’s secret history begins to unravel.
Searching for more clues of her father’s past, Miriam finds an inmate uniform from the Ravensbrück women’s camp concealed among her mother’s things. Within its seams are dozens of letters to Henryk written by Frieda. The letters reveal the disturbing truth about the ‘Rabbit Girls’, young women experimented on at the camp. And amid their tales of sacrifice and endurance, Miriam pieces together a love story that has been hidden away in Henryk’s heart for almost 50 years.
Inspired by these extraordinary women, Miriam strives to break through the walls she has built around herself. Because even in the darkest of times, hope can survive.
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A note to our listeners
We follow Miriam in a dual narrative as she learns more about the 'Frieda' her father calls out for and her parents' war-time love story, alongside the pain and terror Miriam herself faces daily at the hands of her abusive husband. Entwined in the sadness of both stories are glimmers of hope, sisterly solidarity and friendship.
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- Emma Love
- 15-09-19
Harrowing
This was difficult to listen to at times but absolutely compelling.
The characters were beautifully drawn and the narrators excellent.
A heartbreaking story but the important one.
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- Nicola
- 15-09-19
absolutely brilliant, I would highly recommend this audio book, excellent narration , loved every bit of it I'm going to listen to this again
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-08-20
Beautiful
Beautifully written story of women’s struggles through life in 1940s prison camps and 1980s Berlin! Expertly read a real treat!
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- Mrs W.
- 30-07-21
Simply beautiful!
While the subject of this book and some of the content is harrowing to listen to, the characters and journey of their lives captivate you as a listener. It is both deeply emotional and gently uplifting.
Well done Anna! Can't wait for your next book.
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- Marie
- 01-07-20
One of the best books I've ever read/listened to
I can't recommend this more. Warning though, it's not easy as it's about hard subjects.
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- C A Evans
- 10-11-20
Amazing
Thought I had made a mistake with this book at the beginning but persevered and so glad I did ! It is beautifuly narrrated , the story is powerful and the use of language is superb
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- Mrs. Jane Brian-boys
- 16-10-19
Fabulous love story
This is a very clever book which is really a lbeautiful ove story, which is set against the cruel and brutal contrast of the nazi concentration camps. Well written, narrated and presented.
This isnt the normal sort of book i like but thoroughly enjoyed the cerebal nature of this.
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- Sof
- 08-06-21
Brilliant performance of compelling story
I found every moment I could to listen to this moving tale. Even if you feel you've heard so many nazi tales, this is fresh and has other dimensions. Deeply moving and thoughtful.
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- David
- 09-06-20
Powerful writing
at times some of the scenes were uncomfortable but powerfully written. This book is a testament to victims.
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- sharper1960
- 29-08-20
Moving
Simon Callow and Gemma Arterton bring the authors complex characters to life perfectly.
Relationships, friendship and love are intertwined with challenging themes to create a moving and ultimately uplifting story.
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