The Porcelain Maker

For fans of Heather Morris and Kristin Hannah, a sweeping, epic story of love, betrayal and art, set across Europe from the 1920s Weimar Republic, to dark and glittering 1930s Berlin. Two lovers caught at the crossroads of history A daughter’s search for the truth Germany, 1929. When Max, a Jewish architect, and Bettina, a beautiful and celebrated German avant-garde artist, meet at a party their attraction is instant. In love with each other and the art they create, their talent transports them to the dazzling lights of Berlin. But Germany is on the brink of terrible change, and their bright beginning is soon dimmed by the rising threat of Nazism. When Max is arrested and sent to the Dachau concentration camp, it is only his talent at making the exquisite porcelain figures so beloved by the Nazis that stands between him and certain death. At first, Bettina has no idea where Max has been taken but when she learns of his fate, she is determined to rescue him whatever the cost. Now, a lifetime later, Bettina’s daughter, Clara, sets out on a journey to uncover the truth about her identity. As she weaves together the fabric of her past, she discovers the terrible secret her mother wanted hidden forever. Powerfully moving and beautifully written, The Porcelain Maker is a testament to enduring love and courage.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Freethy
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.02.2023
• EAN: 9781398511804
• ISBN: 978-1-398-51180-4
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 232 mm x 23 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / War & Military, Historical romance, FICTION / Romance / Historical / General, FICTION / Historical / General, Historical fiction, Second World War fiction, FICTION / Romance / Military