The Girl from Berchtesgaden by Alistair Birch & Kim Rigby

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The Girl from Berchtesgaden by Alistair Birch & Kim Rigby- historical thriller   

Oh wow! A book I started and didn’t want to put down as I held my breath…….

This tells the story of Ingrid and Dieter, brother and sister, who try to escape Nazi Germany in the early 1930’s. Hitler has risen to power and anti- semitism is on the rise which both Ingrid and Dieter have fallen foul of, to their cost. Their Father should have been travelling with them but was found out and detained whilst the children managed to get away. Ingrid, once in England and grown up, decides to take a new path to help try and put things right. Her bravery and courage are admirable and although fiction reminded me that things like this really did happen during the war.

A book I was enthralled by and learnt something along the way. For all the numerous war books I've read I didn't know about Oswald Mosley and the fascist uprising in this country. Although we were not invaded, some were fighting the war both at home and away with the beliefs of others. I loved Ingrid and that she radiated extraordinary vitality and determination. Archie is a beacon of light and based on a little boy sadly no longer with us. A highly recommended 5* read. Occasionally a book comes to you which makes you think, take stock and reflect in a good way. This is one of those masterpieces. Stunning.

A book that took my breath away, and one of hope. 

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In early 1930's Germany, life for the Stiepermann family as simple yet idyllic. Artistic Ingrid and her inventive brother Dieter loved the freedom of the Bavarian Alps but that was before the Kew haters surfaced in their society. Fuelled by Nazi ideologies Stefan Weiss and his friends supress and destroy anyone who opposes their beliefs. While one family battles for supremacy, another is torn apart.

Fleeing the tyranny, Ingrid and her brother escape to London. Seemingly safe

from danger can Ingrid save her family as war threatens?


Alistair Birch Bio: Alistair is a thriller writer and occasional poet.

His debut psychological thriller The Evil Within came out in June 2023.

In June 2024 come the release of a co-authored historical thriller, The Girl from

Berchtesgaden and he plans to re-release two action thrillers, Shadow Pursuit and

Shadow Play in the future. Outside of storytelling, his poems range from rather silly

to tackling deeper mental health challenges. He frequently runs around his home

town and occasionally steps up to do the odd half or full marathon

but this is all for fun and friendship rather than being super speedy.

Social Media

Facebook: https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/832952691146157121/8914555199358871416

# Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABirchAuthor

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Kim's Bio :

Kim was born in the cool climes of Hobart, Tasmania. She initially dreamed of a life in

journalism but opted for adventure instead with the Royal Australian Navy. Joining the

Australian Defence Force Academy, Kim graduated with a Batchelor of Arts in 1990.

After further studies, Kim became a logistics officer serving in the Navy until the year

2000. She was medically retired as a Lieutenant after she was diagnosed with Lupus.

After a couple more health hurdles including thyroid cancer in 2011, Kim

published her first book, The Black Fire Chronicles-Origins.

There are currently four books

in the middle grade/young adult series and a short prologue. A complementary series to the

Black Fire Chronicles details the lives of hero Andrew's Guardians, Dorothy the Dreamer and Patrick the War Man are suitable for young adults. Angus the Ageless of due for release

in 2024. A recent collaboration with fellow author Alistair Birch as resulted in a world war

two thriller, The Girl from Berchtesgaden due for release in 2024. Kim moved home to

Hobart in 2023. She has previously lived in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and other regional

areas in New South Wales. Each place permeates Kim's writing along with other cities and

towns she has visited across the world. Away from writing, you'll find Kim in the garden

or practising tai-chi. She is a member of several international online writers groups.

Kim is an active participant on social media platforms and her website has a

dedicated page for showcasing the work of other talented authors

Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimrigby27/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimrigbywriter

Tiktok: ww.tiktok.com/@kimrigbyauthor

Website www.kimrigby.com

Book Links: Goodreads: https//www.goodreads.com/book/show/212427900-the-girl-from-berchtesgaden

Purchase link: https://mybook.to/girlberchtesgaden-zbt

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Comments

  1. Zooloo's Book Diary14 June 2024 at 13:03

    What a beautiful review - thank you so much for being a part of the tour x

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