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Description: The Metal Heart by Caroline Lea A sweeping Second World War novel about two sisters and the prisoner-of-war whose life will entwine with theirs, inspired by a true storyOrkney, 1940. On a remote island, a prisoner-of-war camp is constructed to house five hundred Italian soldiers, where a freezing winter and divided community await them.Orphaned sisters Dorothy and Constance volunteer to nurse the men. Dot is drawn to Cesare, a young man fighting on the wrong side, broken by war and destruction.The soldiers spend their days building a secret barricade between the islands. By night, however, they construct a reminder of their native land - an exquisite chapel.As tensions between the islanders and outsiders grow, the sisters loyalty is tested. Will Dot choose love, or family? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Caroline Lea grew up on the island of Jersey. The Glass Woman, her debut, is a gothic thriller set during the Icelandic witch trials. The Metal Heart, a Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month, is an epic Second World War love story; Prize Women reveals a feminist scandal at the heart of the roaring 20s. Her latest novel reimagines Mary Shelley and the writing of Frankenstein. Review A tense, passionate and deeply atmospheric novel about a community in wartime - and two defiant hearts. Orkney was so perfectly realised, too, that I almost felt windblown. I loved it all the more so for having read it during lockdown: Carolines beautiful transported me entirely to another time and land -- Susan FletcherA powerful Second World War love story. As tensions grow between the Italian PoWs and the Orkney men, the scene is set for a dramatic reckoning. Lea writes beautifully of island life and love, and the sacrifices that both demand * The Times *Atmospheric, heart-wrenching, evocative - this is a gorgeously written story about the scars we carry with us, and how they can be overcome -- Gytha LodgeUses the true story of the building of the chapel on Orkney by Italian prisoners during the Second World War to fashion a fast-moving and very touching story of sisterly devotion and passionate love -- Adèle GerasA stunning novel . . . impeccably researched, gorgeously written, and deeply evocative of Orkney and its wild beauty. I loved this tale of sisters, salvation and sacrifice from the first page -- Emma Stonex, bestselling author of The LamplightersConfirms Lea as a highly original and inventive writer * Sunday Times *A story of innocents caught up in the machinery of war. Exquisitely researched, beautifully told, this tiny corner of Scotland came alive -- Mary Beth KeaneMyth, legend, fear and superstition all play a part in this intensely atmospheric novel * Choice Magazine *A beautiful, heart-breaking tale of grief, love and the bond between sisters. I read it in a day, desperate to know what would happen -- Louise HareLea deftly taps into an age-old theme: suspicion and mistrust of outsiders. Woven throughout The Metal Heart is the potent reminder that there are always innocents caught up in the cruel, unforgiving machinery of war * Herald *A stunning World War Two novel, unlike any other * Sun *The remoteness of the Orkney islands intensifies the hopes and fears of war. The Metal Heart is a story of passion and separation in which the isolation of twin sisters within a tight-knit community threatens tragedy. A deeply atmospheric novel of hope and redemption. -- Isabelle GreyDraws you into a wild landscape through an exquisitely told love story -- Elodie HarperSuperbly plotted . . . a story that comes together convincingly, complete with a wonderful double-twist in its final pages * The Orcadian *Uses the true story of the building of the chapel on Orkney to fashion a touching story of sisterly devotion and passionate love -- Hope Adams, author of Dangerous WomenA mesmerising and atmospheric read * Culturefly *Praise for THE GLASS WOMAN * - *A fantastic, atmospheric debut * The Times *Memorable and compelling. A novel about what haunts us - and what shouldAn enthralling tale -- Stacey Halls, bestselling author of The FamiliarsIntensely written and atmospheric, with an unusual setting, this is a stark evocation of a community where fear of the outsider is rife and unsettling * Daily Mail *A perfect, gripping winter read. I loved itUtterly unputdownable. Rich in superstition and mystery, it pulled me in. An incredible novelA chilling tale * Good Housekeeping * Review Quote Praise for THE GLASS WOMAN Promotional "Headline" A sweeping Second World War novel about two sisters and the prisoner-of-war whose life will entwine with theirs, inspired by a true story Details ISBN1405944358 Author Caroline Lea Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1405944358 ISBN-13 9781405944359 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-11-11 UK Release Date 2021-11-11 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 400 Subtitle The beautiful and atmospheric story of freedom and love that will grip your heart DEWEY 823.92 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-02-28 AU Release Date 2022-02-28 Alternative 9781405944366 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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