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Inspired by the author’s family history, a searing page-turner of war, family secrets and a love to defy all odds, from the Top Ten Australian bestselling author of Before I Let You Go. ‘Kelly Rimmer has raised the already-high bar with the unforgettable The Things We Cannot Say. Alina and Tomasz’s story is one of bravery, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love. Fans of Jodi Picoult and Kristin Hannah now have a new go-to author’ Sally Hepworth, author of The Secrets of Midwives 2019. Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what became of those she held dearest. WWII. Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn’t know if Tomasz is alive or dead. 2019. In Poland, separated from her family, Alice begins to uncover the story her grandmother is so desperate to tell, and discovers a love that bloomed in the winter of 1942. As a painful family history comes to light, will the struggles of the past and present finally reach a heartbreaking resolution? ‘The Things We Cannot Say is such an emotional and powerful read that I found it almost impossible to put down. I was riveted, and will be recommending this book to everyone I know’ Lisa Ireland, author of The Shape of Us Praise for the heart-tugging novels of Kelly Rimmer ‘If you like Jodi Picoult and Jojo Moyes you’ll want to pick up a copy of Before I Let You Go – a contemporary exploration of motherhood and sisterhood’ Culturefly ‘Bestselling Australian author Kelly Rimmer serves up a heart-pounding dilemma for fans of Jodi Picoult’ Marie Claire ‘Kelly Rimmer tears at the heartstrings’ Herald Sun ‘A heartbreaking story… Her characters are captivating’ Daily Telegraph
