A Woman of Courage
A gripping, uplifting new Victorian era novel about passion, love, loss and self-discovery from the bestselling author of The Girl from Munich and Suitcase of Dreams. A moving story of love, tenacity and the right to be heard, inspired by a true story.
1890, Northern England.
Hannah Todd dreams of a future where women have the right to vote.
Fresh from her teaching studies in Durham, the university city, she joins her parents in a rural village, brimming with newly found passion and the groundswell towards women’s suffrage unfolding in London. Working tirelessly to help women and children in the county, Hannah is determined to make the fight for the vote her life’s work, adding her voice to the rising chorus across the nation and hopes of a new world and a new way of thinking.
But soon she must fight a new, unexpected battle – that of the yearning of her own heart – and discovers that when power is threatened, darkness, brutality and dangerous, closely guarded secrets are never too far from the surface. How far can she go to fight for what’s right?
From the exciting, progressive hive of London to the traditional villages of the rural north, A Woman of Courage rings with the strength and struggles of women at time of momentous change … and the choices one woman must make to help forge a new future.
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PRAISE FOR A WOMAN OF COURAGE
‘Tania Blanchard is back with a fresh, exciting and inspiring tale of the women who fought for their right to vote – women who quite literally changed the world. Main character Hannah is a true woman of courage, brought to life by elegant prose, meticulous research and a stunning narrative. This is a story bursting with charm, heart and hope.’ Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre
‘A timely reminder of how small acts of courage can change the world. Hannah’s journey to self-discovery and her unwavering belief in the power and strength of women’s independence made this a pleasure to read. A beautiful tale of courage and resilience from a born storyteller’
Lauren Chater, bestselling author of The Winter Dress
PRAISE FOR TANIA BLANCHARD
‘Blanchard at her breathtaking best. Rich in every sight, taste and smell’ Australian Women’s Weekly
‘Richly imagined, heartbreaking and utterly captivating … yet another outstanding piece of historical fiction from Blanchard, cementing her place at the top of this genre’
Better Reading
‘Packs an emotional punch that will reverberate far and wide’ Weekly Times
Daughter of Calabria
Previously published as ECHOES OF WAR
Set in Mussolini’s Italy amid great upheaval, this is the story of one woman’s determination to find her place in a world that men are threatening to tear apart. Another heart-rending novel inspired by a true story from the bestselling author of The Girl from Munich.
Calabria, Italy, 1936
In a remote farming village nestled in the mountains that descend into the sparkling Ionian Sea, young and spirited Giulia Tallariti longs for something more. While she loves her home and her lively family, she would much rather follow in her nonna’s footsteps and pursue her dream of becoming a healer.
But as Mussolini’s focus shifts to the war in Europe, civil unrest looms. Whispers of war are at every corner and her beloved village, once safe from the fascist agenda of the North, is now in very real danger.
Caught between her desire to forge her own path and her duty to her family, Giulia must draw on the passion in her heart and the strength of her conviction.
Can she find a way to fulfill her dreams without sacrificing all she holds dear?
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MORE PRAISE FOR DAUGHTER OF CALABRIA
Richly imagined, heartbreaking and utterly captivating … yet another outstanding piece of historical fiction from Blanchard, cementing her place at the top of this genre.’ Better Reading
‘This is emotional reading for anyone born of immigrant stock as it explores the pain of leaving your homeland and your family to find opportunity elsewhere … an entertaining tale of fiction that will make your heart melt and sing and shatter.’ Glam Adelaide
‘A powerful novel about powerful women … a powerful evocation of a time, a place and a cultural vision which provided a significant boost to Australia’s population and its development as a multi-cultural destination of choice for refugees – both voluntary and choiceless.’ Carpe Librum
Echoes of War
Set in Mussolini’s Italy amid great upheaval, this is the story of one woman’s determination to find her place in a world that men are threatening to tear apart. Another heart-rending novel inspired by a true story from the bestselling author of The Girl from Munich.
Calabria, Italy, 1936
In a remote farming village nestled in the mountains that descend into the sparkling Ionian Sea, young and spirited Giulia Tallariti longs for something more. While she loves her home and her lively family, she would much rather follow in her nonna’s footsteps and pursue her dream of becoming a healer.
But as Mussolini’s focus shifts to the war in Europe, civil unrest looms. Whispers of war are at every corner and her beloved village, once safe from the fascist agenda of the North, is now in very real danger.
Caught between her desire to forge her own path and her duty to her family, Giulia must draw on the passion in her heart and the strength of her conviction. Can she find a way to fulfill her dreams or will the echoes of war drown out her voice?
PRAISE FOR ECHOES OF WAR
‘Richly imagined, heartbreaking and utterly captivating, Echoes of War is yet another outstanding piece of historical fiction from Blanchard, cementing her place at the top of this genre.’ Better Reading
‘This is emotional reading for anyone born of immigrant stock as it explores the pain of leaving your homeland and your family to find opportunity elsewhere … Echoes of War is an entertaining tale of fiction that will make your heart melt and sing and shatter.’ Glam Adelaide
‘Echoes of War is a powerful novel about powerful women … a powerful evocation of a time, a place and a cultural vision which provided a significant boost to Australia’s population and its development as a multi-cultural destination of choice for refugees – both voluntary and choiceless.’ Carpe Librum
Letters from Berlin
An unforgettable tale of love, courage and betrayal inspired by a true story.
Berlin, 1943
As the Allied forces edge closer, the Third Reich tightens its grip on its Jewish people. For eighteen-year-old Susanna Göttmann, this means her adopted family including the man she loves, Leo, are at risk.
Desperate to protect her loved ones any way she can, Susie accepts the help of an influential Nazi officer. However, it comes at a terrible cost – she must abandon any hope of a future with Leo and enter the frightening world of the Nazi elite.
But all is not lost as her newfound position offers more than she could have hoped for … With critical intelligence at her fingertips, Susie seizes a dangerous opportunity to help the Resistance.
The decisions she makes could change the course of the war, but what will they mean for her family and her future?
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‘An original and innovative take on the World War II genre that captures the hauntingly desperate essence of the war. Tania Blanchard has written yet another spectacular novel. Don’t miss this.’ – Better Reading
Suitcase of Dreams
A sweeping, dramatic tale of love and identity, inspired by a true story.
Australia, 1956
After enduring the horror of Nazi Germany and the chaos of postwar occupation, Lotte Drescher and her family arrive in Australia in 1956 full of hope for a new life. It’s a land of opportunity, where Lotte and her husband Erich dream of giving their children the life they have always wanted.
After years of struggling to find their feet as New Australians, Erich turns his skill as a wood carver into a successful business and Lotte makes a career out of her lifelong passion, photography. The sacrifices they have made finally seem worth it until Erich’s role in the trade union movement threatens to have him branded a communist and endanger their family. Then darker shadows reach out to them from Germany, a world and a lifetime away.
As the Vietnam war looms, an unexpected visitor forces Lotte to a turning point.Her decision will change her life forever… and will finally show her the true meaning of home.
PRAISE FOR TANIA BLANCHARD
‘Captures the intensity of a brutal and unforgiving war, successfully weaving love, loss, desperation and, finally, hope into a gripping journey of self-discovery.’ Courier Mail
‘An epic tale, grand in scope … Packs an emotional punch that will reverberate far and wide.’ Weekly Times
‘A tumultuous journey from order to bedlam, and from naive acceptance of the status quo to the gradual getting of political wisdom.’ Sunday Age
‘An original and innovative take on the World War II genre that captures the hauntingly desperate essence of the war. Tania Blanchard has written yet another spectacular novel. Don’t miss this.’ Better Reading
‘A sweeping, dramatic tale of love and identity.’ Fraser Coast Chronicle
The Girl from Munich
A sweeping tale of love and loss in wartime Germany, inspired by a true story.
Germany, 1943.
The choices she makes will change her life forever.
Growing up in Hitler’s Germany, Charlotte von Klein has big dreams for the future. Her mind is full of plans for a sumptuous wedding to her childhood sweetheart Heinrich while working for the Luftwaffe, proudly giving her all for the Fatherland.
But in 1943, the tide of the war is turning against Germany, and Lotte’s life of privilege and comfort begins to collapse around her. As Hitler’s Reich abandons Germany and the country falls to the Allied forces, Lotte is forced to flee from the unfolding chaos to the country with the darkly attractive Erich Drescher, her Luftwaffe superior.
Amid the danger, pain and heartbreak of a country turning on itself, Lotte must forge a new life for herself. But as the country struggles to find its future, shadows of the past come rushing back and Lotte finds herself questioning everything she has fought for – love, duty and freedom.