The Tattooist of Auschwitz

The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Heather Morris

Historical Fiction

In April 1942, Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, is forcibly transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. When his captors discover that he speaks several languages, he is put to work as a Tätowierer (the German word for tattooist), tasked with permanently marking his fellow prisoners. Imprisoned for over two and a half years, Lale witnesses horrific atrocities and barbarism—but also incredible acts of bravery and compassion. Risking his own life, he uses his privileged position to exchange jewels and money from murdered Jews for food to keep his fellow prisoners alive. One day in July 1942, Lale, prisoner 32407, comforts a trembling young woman waiting in line to have the number 34902 tattooed onto her arm. Her name is Gita, and in that first encounter, Lale vows to somehow survive the camp and marry her. A vivid, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful re-creation of Lale Sokolov's experiences as the man who tattooed the arms of thousands of prisoners with what would become one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is also a testament to the endurance of love and humanity under the darkest possible conditions.
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Nursery in Bloom- Book 2 of the Colvin Series

Nursery in Bloom- Book 2 of the Colvin Series

Heather Morris

Historical Fiction

After her husband's alcohol induced rage lands her in the hospital, Leah embraces the 51% ownership of her grandfather's nursery in a small town in Oklahoma. The only issue is the cocky cowboy who owns the other 49%. Austin has grown into quite a man since the last summer she spent in Colvin at her grandparents' house as a child. But she has vowed to never need another man in her life after what she left behind in New York City, so can Austin be the one to change her mind?Austin is shocked to find out the nursery he loves so much has been willed to himself and the one girl he has had a crush on since he was a boy. The only problem is they can't stand to be around each other. But she is gorgeous and he can't keep his thoughts off the red head he has to spend all day with. She's a tough one to crack and when he finds out what happened to her will he run away or want her more?
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Down to the Creek- Book 1 of the Colvin Series

Down to the Creek- Book 1 of the Colvin Series

Heather Morris

Historical Fiction

In the small town of Colvin, Oklahoma two friends cross that line between friends and lovers which alters their futures together and apart.After their night together, Karlie feels as if running away to LA and a high profile photographer's life is the best option for her to avoid more heart break and the shame that she believes Aiden feels. All the while Aiden is left in Colvin to move on with his life and he does just that by never leaving and buying his own land and ranch.Eight years later when Karlie returns to help care for her father, Karlie and Aiden are forced to realize that time didn't heal all of those wounds or make the feelings dissipate between them. They gravitate towards each other's comfort and familiarity but the fact that each has a significant other in the picture puts a strain on their road to reconciliation. Will Karlie and Aiden find their way back to each other?
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Three Sisters

Three Sisters

Heather Morris

Historical Fiction

From New York Times bestselling author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey: a story of family, courage, and resilience, inspired by a true story.Against all odds, three Slovakian sisters have survived years of imprisonment in the most notorious death camp in Nazi Germany: Auschwitz. Livia, Magda, and Cibi have clung together, nearly died from starvation and overwork, and the brutal whims of the guards in this place of horror. But now, the allies are closing in and the sisters have one last hurdle to face: the death march from Auschwitz, as the Nazis try to erase any evidence of the prisoners held there. Due to a last minute stroke of luck, the three of them are able to escape formation and hide in the woods for days before being rescued.And this is where the story begins. From there, the three sisters travel to Israel, to their new home, but the battle for freedom takes on new forms. Livia,...
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Cilka's Journey

Cilka's Journey

Heather Morris

Historical Fiction

From the author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a new novel based on an incredible true story of love and resilience. Her beauty saved her — and condemned her. Cilka is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in 1942, where the commandant immediately notices how beautiful she is. Forcibly separated from the other women prisoners, Cilka learns quickly that power, even unwillingly taken, equals survival. When the war is over and the camp is liberated, freedom is not granted to Cilka: She is charged as a collaborator for sleeping with the enemy and sent to a Siberian prison camp. But did she really have a choice? And where do the lines of morality lie for Cilka, who was send to Auschwitz when she was stil a child? In Siberia, Cilka faces challenges both new and horribly familiar, including the unwanted attention of...
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Listening Well

Listening Well

Heather Morris

Historical Fiction

From New York Times bestselling author Heather Morris comes the memoir of a life of listening to others.In Listening Well, Heather will explore her extraordinary talents as a listener—a skill she employed when she first met Lale Sokolov, the tattooist at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the inspiration for her bestselling novel. It was this ability that led Lale to entrust Heather with his story, which she told in her novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz and the bestselling follow up, Cilka's Journey.Now Heather shares the story behind her inspirational writing journey and the defining experiences of her life, including her profound friendship with Lale, and explores how she learned to really listen to the stories people told her—skills she believes we can all learn."Stories are what connect us and remind us that hope is always possible."—Heather Morris
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Sisters under the Rising Sun

Sisters under the Rising Sun

Heather Morris

Historical Fiction

The phenomenal new novel, based on a true story, from the international bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz1942. Singapore is falling to the Japanese Army. English musician Norah Chambers places her eight-year-old daughter Sally on a ship leaving Singapore, desperate to keep her safe. As the island burns, Australian nurse Nesta James joins the terrified cargo of people, including the heartbroken Norah, crammed aboard the HMS Vyner Brooke. After only two days at sea, the ship is bombarded and sunk.Nesta and Norah reach the beaches of Indonesia only to be captured and held in one of the notorious Japanese POW camps, places of starvation and brutality. But even here joy can be found, in music, where Norah's 'voice orchestra' transports the internees from squalor into light. The friendships they build with the dozens of other women in the camps will give them the hope, strength and camaraderie they need in order to stay alive.Sisters...
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Third Time's a Charm- Book 3 of the Colvin Series

Third Time's a Charm- Book 3 of the Colvin Series

Heather Morris

Historical Fiction

Audrey's dream of a husband and children isn't happening as quickly as she had planned. Two of her brothers have found happiness but she hasn't even come close. Walking the straight line her entire life has left her feeling like she's missing out on something big. So when she meets Maysen she allows herself to let loose and live. For one night at least. But not being able to get in touch with the one man she can't forget about is torture. Especially when she has something very important to talk to him about. Will Audrey find her Prince Charming or give up trying?Maysen's life has been about helping his mother and trying to find that golden opportunity for his own repair shop. But finding out his family has an old garage they want to close down, he then realizes that might be just what he's been searching for. If only the girl that got away could be found and stop haunting his days. And nights. She's on his mind every second but there's nothing he can do but move on. Will Maysen...
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