The Stolen Children of War (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781836568667)

A powerful and emotional World War Two novel of courage, love and survival from Jina Bacarr, bestselling author of The Orphans of Berlin. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Kate Quinn and Sara Gruen!

It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Paris, and nobody is safe. Nobody, except perhaps one small group of people, who ve always existed outside the law

At Le Cirque Casini, the trapeze artists still fly. The strong men still perform amazing feats. The sad-faced clowns still make people laugh, even in a city with a broken heart. The Nazis do not trouble them, as long as they keep the people happy and entertained.

But what the Germans don t know is that there are circus performers with secrets of their own. And when Lia a performer known for her bravery on the trapeze finds herself with nowhere else to go but back to the circus she d left 18 years ago she does so with two small orphaned Jewish children in tow, who she s sworn to protect.

As the circus s numbers swell with people desperate to hide, and threats come not only from the Nazis but from one who seeks to kill someone amongst them, Lia and the other circus-performers know they must do everything in their power to protect the vulnerable.

But who better than those who would risk their lives every day for entertainment to save the lives of others?

A gripping and captivating novel of World War Two, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Dinah Jefferies.

Readers love Jina Bacarr:

My heart was torn to shreds This is one powerful, gut-wrenching, soul-shattering novel that would make any woman cry My own heart felt pierced to the core Like nothing else I have read Magnificent. Reader Review

Hard-hitting and heart-breaking, this is truly an excellent novel. Reader Review

Wow what a book! From the very first page I was totally hooked A rollercoaster of a ride of heartbreak and bravery An absolutely gripping, powerful story that I won t forget anytime soon. Reader Review

Wow! I was blown away by the magnitude of this novel. It is exceptional on so many levels. It is hard to know where to begin in singing its praises A gripping, heart wrenching story of chaos, sacrifice and courage A must-read for historical fiction lovers Reader Review

This powerful heartbreaking story is one that will stay with me for a long time Amazingly vivid I was taken on a rollercoaster of emotions from heartbreak to joy and anger to excitement and a whole lot more. I hate what people had to face but I love their determination, bravery and courage There aren t enough stars in the world to rate this book. Reader Review

Author: Jina Bacarr
ISBN-10: 1836568665
ISBN-13: 9781836568667
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2025
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d