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An unforgettable story of bravery?? grief?? and love in impossible times
">Girl in the Blue Coat is a powerful?? compelling coming-of-age story set against the dark and dangerous backdrop of World War II. It's an important and page-turning look at the choices all of us-including young adults-have to make in wartime. A beautiful combination of heartbreak?? loss?? young love?? and hope."-Kristin Hannah?? #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale
" tapestry of guilt and acceptance?? growing responsibility?? and reluctant heroism?? Hanneke's coming-of-age under heartbreaking circumstances is a jarring reminder of how war consumes and transforms the passions of ordinary life. Every devastating moment of this beautiful novel is both poignant and powerful?? and every word feels true.">Elizabeth Wein?? New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity
Amsterdam?? 1943. Hanneke spends her days procuring and delivering sought-after black market goods to paying customers?? her nights hiding the true nature of her work from her concerned parents?? and every waking moment mourning her boy