The Lost Girl of Berlin

The truck stopped for a moment in the freezing, bombed-out street and Kate caught sight of a little girl in a ragged dress on the steps of a once-beautiful mansion. The child’s eyes were startling blue, a pair of endless pools, drawing Kate towards her…

1946, Berlin. War correspondent Kate Mancini is in Germany, reporting on the aftermath of the devastating war. For her readers back home in New York, she tells the stories of innocent families, trying to rebuild the wreckage of their lives now the soldiers have left at last. But in the Russian-held sector of Berlin on an icy winter’s day, Kate breaks all the rules, rescuing Mia Stein, a silent orphan who she fears will otherwise perish.

Together with her fellow journalist, handsome Rick Shearer, Kate manages to find a safe house for Mia before she returns to America and vows to keep in touch. Back home, the reality of post-war life for women is stark. Whilst Rick walks into his dream job, no newspaper will hire a woman. The editors laugh her out of their offices, telling her to get married and raise a family. Rick does all he can to support her, as she takes her first steps towards the new medium of television news, and their friendship deepens into something more.

Then tragedy strikes: Rick is falsely named as a communist sympathizer. He is arrested, blacklisted and faces prison.

Kate knows she must do all she can to free the man she loves. But that means returning to Germany, to seek out the little orphan girl who is her only chance at salvation. Kate and Rick saved Mia—will she help them both now? And even if Kate succeeds, freedom might never be hers when she returns home…

From Amazon Charts bestseller Ella Carey comes an utterly heartbreaking historical novel, inspired by true events, about the courage, love and friendships that sustain us in the darkest of days. Fans of Fiona Davis, All the Light We Cannot See and My Name is Eva will be totally captivated.

This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone.

What readers are saying about The Lost Girl of Berlin:

“Historical fiction lovers, this is a MUST READ!… Heartbreaking story will move you to tears… Exceptional!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I couldn’t stop reading because this book got a hold of me and refused to let go. This is a corker.” The Book Lovers Boudoir, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“This was an amazing, emotional, heartbreaking story of family, friendship, love and surviving one of the most difficult times in history… the story is unforgettable. I highly recommend this series, it was absolutely amazing.” Page Turners Blog, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Heartbreaking historical fiction at its most dazzling. Best read with a great big box of tissues… a wonderful tale that is hard to forget… it will leave readers with severely bruised heartstrings… outstanding.” Bookish Jottings, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Devastating! Have your tissues ready as Ella really pulls at the heartstrings.” Karen_Loves_Reading, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Beautiful! I devoured it and couldn’t help but love and root for this amazing characters I grew quickly to love!… I adored the story, it’s simply awe-inspiring how much these people went through!” NetGalley reviewer