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The radio operator : a novel / by Lenze, Ulla,1973-author.; Yarbrough, Marshall,translator.; translation of:Lenze, Ulla,1973-Empfänger.English.;
Includes bibliographical references."Based on a true story, a gripping historical novel about a German immigrant who becomes embroiled in a Nazi spy ring operating in New York City in the early days of World War II. At the end of the 1930s, Europe is engulfed in war. Though America is far from the fighting, the streets of New York have become a battlefield. Anti-Semitic and racist groups spread hate, while German nationalists celebrate Hitler's strength and power. Josef Klein, a German immigrant, remains immune to the troubles roiling his adopted city. The multicultural neighborhood of Harlem is his world, a lively place full of sidewalk tables where families enjoy their dinner and friends indulge in games of chess. Josef's great passion is the radio. His skill and technical abilities attract the attention of influential men who offer him a job as a shortwave operator. But when Josef begins to understand what they're doing, it's too late; he's already a little cog in the big wheel-part of a Nazi espionage network working in Manhattan. Discovered by American authorities, Josef is detained at Ellis Island, and eventually deported to Germany. Back in his homeland, fate leads him to his brother Carl's family, soap merchants in Neuss-where he witnesses the seductive power of the Nazis and the war's terrible consequences-and finally to South America, where Josef hopes to start over again as José. Eventually, Josef realizes that no matter how far he runs or how hard he tries, there is one indelible truth he cannot escape: How long can you hide from your own past, before it catches up with you?"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; World War, 1939-1945; Germans; Secrecy;

Lord John and the hand of devils / by Gabaldon, Diana;
Lord John and the hellfire club -- Lord John and the succubus -- Lord John and the haunted soldier.
Subjects: Nobility; Seven Years' War, 1756-1763; Historical fiction; Mystery fiction; Political fiction; Suspense fiction;
© c2007., Doubleday Canada,

The stars we share / by Posey, Rafe,author.;
"In 1927, orphaned eight-year-old Alec Oswin sails from India to an unkown future in England. Meanwhile, in the English fenlands, June Attwell memorizes maps, patterns, and railway timetables, hoping for a future beyond her father's vicarage. Alec and June become friends, and, in time, marry. When the Second World War breaks out, Alec joins the RAF, while the Foreign Office sends June to its covert Y-service outposts on the edge of the war-torn Empire. Their post-war reunion is bittersweet: Alec, shot down and imprisoned in a series of POW camps, grapples with his feelings of uselessness, while June has found her calling"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; World War, 1939-1945; Prisoners of war; Secrecy; Disabled veterans; Man-woman relationships;

Come from away / by Graham, Genevieve,author.;
"In the fall of 1939, Grace Baker's three brothers, sharp and proud in their uniforms, board Canadian ships headed for a faraway war. Grace stays behind, tending to the homefront and the general store that helps keep her small Nova Scotian community running. The war, everyone says, will be over before it starts. But three years later, the fighting rages on and rumours swirl about "wolf packs" of German U-Boats lurking in the deep waters along the shores of East Jeddore, a stone's throw from Grace's window. As the harsh realities of war come closer to home, Grace buries herself in her work at the store. Then, one day, a handsome stranger ventures into the store. He claims to be a trapper come from away, and as Grace gets to know him, she becomes enamoured by his gentle smile and thoughtful ways. But after several weeks, she discovers that Rudi, her mysterious visitor, is not the lonely outsider he appears to be. He is someone else entirely--someone not to be trusted. When a shocking truth about her family forces Grace to question everything she has so strongly believed, she realizes that she and Rudi have more in common than she had thought. And if Grace is to have a chance at love, she must not only choose a side, but take a stand. Come from Away is a mesmerizing story of love, shifting allegiances, and second chances, set against the tumultuous years of the Second World War"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; World War, 1939-1945; Women;

The young Jedi / by Juhlin, Emeli.;
In this early reader, younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs are sent on a special mission for Master Yoda! When the pirate Taborr steals Kai's lightsaber, Kai has to decide between losing his lightsaber forever or finishing the mission before it's too late.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Science fiction.; Jedi (Fictitious characters); Friendship; Star Wars fiction.;

Yoda's mission / by Juhlin, Emeli.;
Tied to the very first full-length animated Star Wars series created for preschoolers and their families, set in the exciting new era of the High Republic! In this Level 1 early reader, younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs are sent on a special mission for Master Yoda! When the pirate Taborr steals Kai s lightsaber, Kai has to decide between losing his lightsaber forever or finishing the mission before it s too late.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Science fiction.; Jedi (Fictitious characters); Friendship; Star Wars fiction.;

The whispers of war / by Kelly, Julia,1986-author.;
"The start of World War II looms over three friends who struggle to remain loyal as one of them is threatened with internment by the British government"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; World War, 1939-1945;

The whispers of war [sound recording] / by Kelly, Julia,1986-author.; Woodvine, Mary,narrator.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Mary Woodvine."The start of World War II looms over three friends who struggle to remain loyal as one of them is threatened with internment by the British government"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Historical fiction.; World War, 1939-1945;

The last secret : a novel / by Caron, Maia,author.;
'The Last Secret' is a dazzling novel centering on two unforgettable women - a Ukrainian resistance fighter in 1944 Ukraine and a reclusive artist on Salt Spring Island in 1972 - and their inextricable link to each other decades apart. Perfect for readers of Kate Quinn, Heather Marshall, and Genevieve Graham. Maria Caron is a Red River Metis, who lives on Vancouver Island, BC. From the author of 'Song of Batoche'. Goodreads Marketing Campaign.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Secrets; World War, 1939-1945;

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Abbott, Christopher,1986-; Barker, Kim,1970-Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan.; Fey, Tina,1970-; Ficarra, Glenn.; Freeman, Martin,1971-; Molina, Alfred,1953-; Requa, John.; Robbie, Margot,1953-; Thornton, Billy Bob.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm);
Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Christopher Abbott, Billy Bob Thornton.When reporter Kim Barker's (Tina Fey) life needs something more, she decides to ‘shake it all up' by taking an assignment in a war zone. There, in the midst of chaos, she finds the strength she never knew she had.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.35:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS:X, DTS Headphone:X, Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Comedy films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Barker, Kim, 1970-; Afghan War, 2001-; War correspondents;
For private home use only.

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