{"title":"Books by Deborah Swift","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780008586829","title":"The SIlk Code","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘The Silk Code had me absolutely hooked… A great storyline full of bravery, trust, love, survival, betrayal and determination.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Based on the true story of ‘Englandspiel’, one woman must race against the clock to uncover a traitor, even if it means losing the man she loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngland, 1943:Deciding to throw herself into war work, Nancy Callaghan joins the Special Operations Executive in Baker Street. There, she begins solving ‘indecipherables’ – scrambled messages from agents in the field. Then Nancy meets Tom Lockwood, a quiet genius when it comes to coding. Together they come up with the idea of printing codes on silk, so agents can hide them in their clothing to avoid detection by the enemy. Nancy and Tom grow close, and soon she is hopelessly in love. But there is a traitor in Baker Street, and suspicions turn towards Tom. When Nancy is asked to spy on Tom, she must make the ultimate sacrifice and complete a near-impossible mission. Could the man she loves be the enemy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn utterly gripping and unputdownable WW2 historical fiction novel, perfect for fans of Ella Carey and Ellie Midwood!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders LOVE The Silk Code!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Characters that you could get into and a storyline that kept you hooked wanting to read on to find out what happened next – my sign of a good book!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A brilliant book, one of Swift’s best. I can’t wait for the next one.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I loved the characters that Deborah Swift crafted… well written and a good mix of historical fiction and mystery.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Really enjoyed this book… [a] fantastic read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The depth of research this author does is obvious but she makes it so easily absorbable with characters you either hate or love and a plot that just keeps the pages turning.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘An excellent book on World War 2 history.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43172828577970,"sku":"9780008586829","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008586829.jpg?v=1785658764"},{"product_id":"9780008586898","title":"The Shadow Network","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘A superbly plotted historical drama… highly recommended!’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wishing ShelfOne woman must sacrifice everything to uncover the truth in this enthralling historical novel, inspired by the true World War Two campaign Radio Aspidistra…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngland, 1942: Having fled Germany after her father was captured by the Nazis, Lilli Bergen is desperate to do something pro-active for the Allies. So when she’s approached by the Political Warfare Executive, Lilli jumps at the chance. She’s recruited as a singer for a radio station broadcasting propaganda to German soldiers – a shadow network. But Lilli’s world is flipped upside down when her ex-boyfriend, Bren Murphy, appears at her workplace; the very man she thinks betrayed her father to the Nazis. Lilli always thought Bren was a Nazi sympathiser – so what is he doing in England supposedly working against the Germans? Lilli knows Bren is up to something, and must put aside a blossoming new relationship in order to discover the truth. Can Lilli expose him, before it’s too late?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the fascinating world of wartime radio, don’t miss Book 2 in the WW2 Secret Agent Series, a heart-stopping novel of betrayal, treachery, and courage against the odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders LOVE The Shadow Network!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA well crafted tale… this book did not disappoint' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'There is action, mystery and romantic entanglements stirred into the story for a fantastically entertaining read' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Deborah Swift never disappoints and The Shadow Network is another winner' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A joy to read' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43717794431154,"sku":"9780008586898","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008586898.jpg?v=1785658767"},{"product_id":"9780008586904","title":"Operation Tulip","description":"\u003cp\u003e'This impeccably researched wartime thriller had me gripped from the opening pages – I loved it.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEliza Graham\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A nail-biting read from start to finish … a must for WW2 fiction fans' Tessa HarrisHolland, 1944: Undercover British agent Nancy Callaghan has been given her toughest case yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA key member of the Dutch resistance has been captured, and Nancy must play the role of a wealthy Nazi to win over a notorious SS officer, Detlef Keller, and gain crucial information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngland: Coding expert Tom Lockwood is devastated that the Allies have failed to push back the Nazis, leaving Northern Holland completely cut off from the rest of Europe, and him from his beloved Nancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate to rescue the love of his life, Tom devises Operation Tulip, a plan to bring Nancy home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as Nancy infiltrates the Dutch SS, she finds herself catching the eye of an even more senior member of the Party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs Nancy in too deep, or can Tom reach her before she gets caught?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the true events of occupied Holland during WW2, don't miss this utterly gripping story of love, bravery and sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders have been gripped by Operation Tulip!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwift is such a good storyteller … thrilling' ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'So hard to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI was completely immersed in Nancy’s world … will stay with me for a very long time' ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The story shows humanity at its best and its worst' ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fantastic work of historical fiction' ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44582925566130,"sku":"9780008586904","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008586904_be9c1569-96f4-4dd3-85e4-f45ae8893bc4.jpg?v=1785658769"},{"product_id":"9780008739706","title":"Last Train to Freedom","description":"\u003cp\u003e'A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly recommended' MARIUS GABRIEL 'Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDAISY WOOD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Enemy's Wife, Book 2 in the series, is available to order now!' I seldom give books of this type five stars, but this one fully deserves it for bringing something new and refreshing to the genre.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReader review ★★★★★A moving, page-turning story about a little-known chapter of World War II. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Anna Stuart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1940. As Soviet forces storm Lithuania, Zofia and her brother Jacek must flee to survive. A lifeline appears when Japanese consul Sugihara offers them visas on one condition: they must deliver a parcel to Tokyo. Inside lies intelligence on Nazi atrocities, evidence so explosive that Nazi and Soviet agents will stop at nothing to possess it. Pursued across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Express, Zofia faces danger at every turn, racing to expose the truth as Japan edges closer to allying with the Nazis. 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ASPECTS OF HISTORY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is the kind of book that keeps you up until the middle of the night, or that you fall asleep reading, because you just can’t put it down… One of the best books I have read this year.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An epic journey across the Siberian wilderness that will keep you guessing until the end. Readers interested in the less well known events of World War II will find this book captivating and unforgettable' Reader review★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Ms Swift is a talented writer… Captivating and compulsive reading' Reader review★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What a fantastic read this was' Reader review★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Another stunning achievement in historical fiction from Deborah Swift' Reader review★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Grips you from the beginning and does not let go until the end' Reader review★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55205980438901,"sku":"9780008739706","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008739706.jpg?v=1786011066"},{"product_id":"9780008739737","title":"The Enemy’s Wife","description":"\u003cp\u003e'I was absolutely gripped…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI did not want to put it down. When I did, I felt it calling me to get back to it… I can't highly recommend this book enough' NetGalley review, ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fast-paced, beautifully written, and moving story. Refreshing to read a book set in a different theatre of war. Wartime Shanghai jumped off the page' CLARE FLYNN1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolish émigré Zofia is stranded in Japanese-occupied Shanghai, far from home and everything she once knew. Surrounded by a country at war, she finds unexpected solace in Hilly, a spirited young refugee fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria. Their bond deepens as violence closes in and survival grows more uncertain by the day. Then news comes that Zofia’s beloved husband, Haru, has been conscripted into the Imperial Japanese Army. As his absence stretches on, Zofia and Hilly take refuge with her American employer while the brutal realities of war begin to reshape not only her world, but her heart. Can she still love someone who has become the enemy? A poignant story of the impossible choices we make in the shadow of war, for fans of Daisy Wood and Marius Gabriel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders love The Enemy's Wife:'A gorgeous novel that will truly pull at your heartstrings' CARLY SCHABOWSKI 'One of this year’s most powerful and affecting reads' SHEFFIELD STAR 'I loved The Enemy’s Wife – a gripping, fast-paced and evocative story about the Japanese occupation of Shanghai during WW2 – and really rooted for the brave and selfless central character, Zofia. Highly recommended' ANN BENNETT 'Such an emotional and moving read, grounded in immaculate research that never overshadows the heart of the story' SUZANNE FORTIN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A side of WW2 that isn't often written about. Great characters, high stakes and a satisfying love story' KATHLEEN MCGURL 'A unique insight into the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love' CANDIS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Deborah Swift delivers another beautifully written World War II novel that is impossible to put down. The Enemy's Wife is a poignant and powerful story' LANA KORTCHIK 'The Enemy’s Wife is an absorbing, compassionate novel with emotional depth and ethical complexity. 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