The Runaway Family - Softcover

Costeloe, Diney

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1784972649 ISBN 13: 9781784972646

Publisher: Head of Zeus, 2016

Synopsis

THE RUNAWAY FAMILY was previously published as EVIL ON THE WIND.

From bestselling author Diney Costeloe, a gritty drama about a mother's struggle to protect her family and escape Nazi persecution in World War Two Germany.

Germany 1937: Fear and betrayal stalk the streets. People disappear. Persecution of the Jews has become a national pastime.

When Ruth Friedman's husband is arrested by the SS, she is left to fend for herself and her four children. She alone stands as their shield against the Nazis. But where can she go? Where will her family be safe?

Ruth must overcome the indifference, hatred and cruelty that surrounds her as she and her family race to escape the advancing Nazi army's final solution.

What readers are saying about THE RUNAWAY FAMILY:

'A powerful and moving account of the dark era of Germany's history ... A story which needed to be told and should be read by people of all ages'

'I personally loved this book ... A harrowing insight into the lives of a young Jewish family at the beginning of Hitler's reign of terror ... A sound reminder of man's inhumanity to man!'

'My university studies had to go on hold for a while because I couldn't put it down!'

'Another great story by Diney Costeloe'

About this title

From the Author:

Diney Costeloe is the bestselling author of THE THROWAWAY CHILDREN, THE RUNAWAY FAMILY, THE LOST SOLDIER, THE SISTERS OF ST CROIX and THE GIRL WITH NO NAME. She divides her time between Somerset and West Cork.

Review:

PRAISE FOR DINEY COSTELOE: 'This book bears powerful witness to a grave injustice' Martin Bell on The Lost Soldier. 'A powerful and moving account of the brutality of war itself' Tony Benn on The Lost Soldier. 'Compelling ... the book is very hard to put down' The Bookbag on The Throwaway Children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Head of Zeus
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1784972649
• ISBN 13: 9781784972646
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416