When the World Went Silent

‘I was on the edge of my seat… I loved this and this is one story I won’t stop talking about anytime soon’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Berlin, 1941. “We will survive this together,” he says, kissing the tears from my cheeks. But what if the Nazis discover what we’ve done?

In this unforgettable World War Two novel of one woman’s bravery in the face of unimaginable evil, brilliant young physicist Mina must make an impossible choice that will change the course of history.

It’s broad daylight when the SS burst into Mina’s home, tearing her from her family as her mother cries out for her. She’s terrified they’ve discovered her secret, that she’s been deaf since age five, but it’s much worse… They need an atomic bomb to win this war, and as one of Germany’s brightest young minds, Mina could be the answer.

If she fails, she will risk the lives of everyone she loves, but if she succeeds, she will have murdered millions of innocent people.

Torn in two by this unthinkable choice, Mina is escorted to Berlin, with the fate of the world in her hands…

Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Nightingale will be gripped by this stunning, powerful story about a heart-breaking decision, and a remarkable young woman.

Readers love When the World Went Silent:

‘What can I say but wow!!! This story is definitely not going to leave my head anytime soon… you are guaranteed to go on an emotional rollercoaster ride of emotions and not finish with dry eyes… Grab the tissues, clear your schedules… yet another unputdownable, heart wrenching, absolutely beautifully devastating story from an amazingly talented author.’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh man what a read… I was captivated… at times I had to put the book down to recover from some of the shocking things I was reading… oh so good.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Draw you in from the very first page… this novel did not disappoint… impossible to put down. This book is a must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved it!… it’s hard to put down, just one more page to see what happens, before you know it another hour has passed.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing… I want more!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This novel is stunning. Absolutely stunning… I adore this book… This was my first book from Ellie Midwood and will not be my last.’ ink.readsalot, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Whenever a story can pull me in as fast as this one did, I know it is going to be a winner! This book made me feel so many emotions.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐