The Stars Are Our Witness

Auschwitz, 1943. Adela stuffs small cloth pouches containing the stolen gunpowder into the folds of her dress. As she joins the column of exhausted women heading back to the barracks, the guard shouts ‘Inspection!’ and her blood turns to ice…

Working in the camp’s munitions factory, Adela Rubenstein discovers the underground network fighting against the devastating cruelty all around them. Imprisoned for teaching Jewish orphans in secret for the resistance, she doesn’t hesitate to join the rebellion. Every night on the way back to her hut, she looks up at the stars, the only witness to their plan to blow up the crematoria buildings.

The women can only smuggle a teaspoonful of the gunpowder at a time. But Adela knows from her time in the Warsaw ghetto what incredible feats can be achieved with courage and patience. Thinking of home reminds her of her darling brother, Azriel, and Izabel, who was like a sister to her. She has no idea what happened to them when she was caught, if they are even still alive. But she must keep doing whatever she can to resist. She has to make them proud.

As the day of the attack draws near, Adela is utterly stunned when she comes face to face with her beloved brother. Pale and hunched, but alive. Her heart soars as she hugs him tightly. Maybe it’s a sign, and there is hope for them after all. But not if he is working in the very building they will soon destroy…

Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and A Fire Sparkling will be swept away by this beautiful, heartbreaking read about unimaginable bravery, family ties and the power of hope when everything seems lost.

What readers are saying about The Stars Are Our Witness:

‘Heartbreaking, pulse pounding, inspiring!… Remarkable… thrilling and an absolute page-turner. I could not put this book down… makes your heart soar and gives you hope… I loved this! I would give this book 6 stars if I could!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow, this heart-wrenching story is one that I couldn’t put down… I found my heart racing, with tears flowing down my face at the turn of each page… This heartbreaking story is full of love, loss and the bonds of friendship and family… I was so inspired… an unbelievable, phenomenal story… I highly recommend this ten-star read.’ Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heartbreaking… left me devastated… ripped me to shreds… incredible… beautiful… shines with the resilience and power of the human spirit… powerful… has changed my heart forever.’ Cindylspear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An emotional, heartbreaking and gripping read… There were times that I wished I could call in to work just so I could keep reading!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I finished this book in one sitting!… I loved every word! It was heart-wrenching… the characters are phenomenal. Pick this book up, grab some tissues, and settle in… You don’t want to miss out on this one!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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‘Heart-wrenching… Oh my goodness this book nearly broke me… Had to stop a number of times to blink the tears away… Heart-breaking.’ @leona.omahony, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Enthralling… spectacular… I was captivated, intrigued, and felt every single one of these emotions these characters felt… Perfect and so touching… An incredible read… Hauntingly beautiful… I got goosebumps and I’m still thinking about it… My heart will ache for a long time for the characters… Perfect.’ @cherisereadsxo, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐