Larry Loftis Knihy

The book features a gripping narrative that captivates readers with its intricate plot and well-developed characters. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against a backdrop of rich historical context. The author masterfully weaves together multiple storylines, keeping the audience engaged with unexpected twists and emotional depth. With its international acclaim, this bestseller resonates with a diverse readership, making it a must-read for fans of compelling fiction.

Listening length: 8 hours and 49 minutes. New York Times bestselling author Larry Loftis presents the first major biography of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who saved hundreds of Jews during WWII, sacrificing her family and enduring a concentration camp. After surviving, she forgave her captors and dedicated her life to being a Christian missionary. This biography reveals the inspiring life of Corrie ten Boom, whose family transformed their home into a hiding place for Jews and refugees during Nazi raids. Despite the Nazis' awareness of their actions, they never discovered those sheltered within the ten Boom house. Corrie faced the evils of her time with unwavering determination, overcoming immense obstacles and relying on her faith to endure the horrors of a concentration camp. Remarkably, upon her release, she chose forgiveness over bitterness, dedicating her life to helping others worldwide. Corrie's story offers profound lessons on resilience and forgiveness, reminiscent of Schindler's List and echoing the themes of faith found in Unbroken. This biography promises to become a classic work of World War II nonfiction, highlighting the extraordinary courage and compassion of one woman's journey.

Set against a backdrop of global intrigue, this international bestseller weaves a gripping narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists. The story follows a diverse cast of characters whose lives intertwine through a web of secrets and revelations. Themes of betrayal, resilience, and the quest for truth drive the plot, capturing the reader's attention from start to finish. With its well-researched context and compelling storytelling, the book promises an unforgettable journey that resonates across cultures.

When Aline Griffith was born in a quiet suburban New York hamlet, no one had any idea that she would go on to live "a life of glamour and danger that Ingrid Bergman only played at in Notorious" (Time). As the U.S. enters the Second World War, the young college graduate is desperate to aid in the war effort, but no one is interested in a bright-eyed young woman whose only career experience is modeling clothes.

Odette Sansom decides to follow in her war hero father's footsteps by becoming an SOE agent to aid Britain and her beloved homeland, France. Five failed attempts and one plane crash later, she lands in occupied France to begin her mission. This is portrait of true courage, patriotism and love amidst unimaginable horrors and degradation.

The international bestselling author of Code Name: Lise presents a thrilling hidden history of an ordinary American girl who became one of the OSS's most daring spies during World War II before marrying into European nobility. Aline Griffith, born in a quiet New York hamlet, embarks on a life of glamour and danger reminiscent of Ingrid Bergman's role in Notorious. As the US enters the war, Aline, a college graduate eager to contribute, finds her opportunity when she meets Frank Ryan at a dinner party. He helps her join the Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA. After receiving training and a code name, she is sent to Spain as a coder but soon infiltrates high society, mingling with officials and diplomats, any of whom could be enemy agents. Amidst glamorous galas and dinner parties, she recruits sub-agents and engages in deep-cover espionage to counter Nazi tactics in Madrid. Even after marrying the wealthy Count of Romanones, Aline continues her covert activities, leveraging her social connections for special assignments abroad. Filled with twists, romance, and white-knuckled adventures, this narrative vividly captures the remarkable journey of a woman who risked everything to serve her country.