The Price of Freedom
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781800465442

£9.99

WHSmith
Troubador Publishing

The Price of Freedom

Nov. 28, 2021

After months of hiding in the attic of the Mannerheim’s Berlin flat, the Caslav family knew the time had come for them to risk the dangers of escape. Deciding to split up in the hope that two smaller groups will attract less attention, Luke and Mary Caslav make the decision to entrust their eldest daughter, Ruth, to the safe keeping of Luke’s brother and his wife, whilst keeping their two younger children with them.

Their decision leads to Ruth’s escape to a new life in England, while her parents and siblings suffer life in concentration camps.

Now a woman of 27, Ruth lives in Hampstead. The untimely death of her boss on the eve of an important business meeting thrusts her into the position of temporary Head of Department. Sent to handle the meeting alone, she meets the impressive figure of Friedrich Mannerheim - the dynamic young German businessman whose company has made its first acquisition in the U.K.

Ruth and Friedrich find themselves falling in love, but it is a love that causes family division; a love that uncovers the past. It’s a past she thought lost to her forever, but it could cost her everything.

Book Extracts

THE PRICE OF FREEDOM

Joseph watched as the coast of France was slowly devoured by the murk of the sea mist. He strained his eyes as the last distant shadow that had been Calais was taken from his view. France was gone, Belgium was gone, but most important of all, Germany was gone. All of it now left behind them, swallowed by the mist. If only that same mist could swallow the nightmare of the last two years. Erase it from his mind as it had the coast from his eyes. But it could not. The horror of it all would torment him forever. …

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Reviews

Fantastic read

Wendy

Fabulous read from start to finish, totally engrosed I couldnt put it down , carried every emotion , brilliant read.

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An Excellent Novel

Alan & Sally Greene

A story told with appropriate pace to keep the reader interested.
A thoroughly good read with the content well researched.
Well done!

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What a read

Mmams.ie

What a read….I had no idea what to expect when I started reading this book. Ruth escaped Germany with her Aunt & Uncle when she was only a child and she left behind her Mother, Father and siblings. She has made a good life for herself in London, she has a good job and her own flat and is happy enough. She has resigned herself to leave her past behind. Then, a chance encounter with a young German businessman throws open the door to her past and completely challenges what she thinks.

Ruth bravely and (scared stiff) goes to Germany …

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What a read

Mmams.ie

What a read….I had no idea what to expect when I started reading this book. Ruth escaped Germany with her Aunt & Uncle when she was only a child and she left behind her Mother, Father and siblings. She has made a good life for herself in London, she has a good job and her own flat and is happy enough. She has resigned herself to leave her past behind. Then, a chance encounter with a young German businessman throws open the door to her past and completely challenges what she thinks.

Ruth bravely and (scared stiff) goes to Germany …

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What a book!

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Reviewer) has just submitted Feedback for The Price of Freedom.Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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What a book! This was reminiscent of a read by Jeffrey Archer or Bryce Courtney - a rollicking read with such an incredible story. Finished in a day. Filled with loss, tragedy, courage, and hope. Made me weep at times, such a moving tale. It wasn’t until the end I realised it was based on a true story (although any book set during the Second World War feels a bit like historical fiction as it was so heartbreaking it even happened. Highly recommend.

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Really engrossing read

Robert and Wendy Banbury

We both thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. We thought that it was very well researched, and that the storyline was completely believable from beginning to end.
It was a very well written book, and we would highly recommend it.

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Phenomenal Emotional Rollercoaster

Debbie Baker

Wow what a read. Had me gripped from beginning to the end, unputdownable, read in one sitting. A story of family secrets and suffering, heartbreak and love against the odds. Such believable characters I felt I was on the journey with them. A must read!

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Fabulous Read

Alison Warburton

Fabulous read and a real page turner, love against the odds. Will keep you hooked until the end.

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I was gripped

Sharon

I have just finished the book it’s the best one I have read in ages. I was gripped right from the start, absolutely brilliant!

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Loved it!

Anne Fell

Loved it !

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Fabulous

G. Pulling

A really fabulous read.

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Of all my Covid reads

R. Pulling

Of all my Covid reads(and there has been quite a few) it,s up there at number one

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Unputdownable!!!

Sallie Hurley

What and fantastic read, emotional, heart wrenching, thrilling to say but a few……You will experience a whole host of emotions, and enjoy every moment of reading this book, through the ups and downs, the turmoil, the joy, it is worth every second of your time. Cannot wait to read more from this Author.

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Wonderfull rollercoaster

S.Darch

That was a wonderful rollercoaster of emotions mixed with intrigue, love & sinister dark background.

Fantastic descriptive writing that fully brought the era , charachters and their struggles to life.

Congratulations !!

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Great read

L.Smith

What a great read, couldn't put it down. Cant wait for Christopher Fairthorne's next book

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Loved it!

Shaun Harris

This book had me totally gripped from the start, it is such a wonderful story with believable characters and I could not put it down, you feel part of the pain and can visualize every scenario and this has to be made into a movie for sure. I would have given 10 stars the best read for a very long time!

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Good twists and turns.

J.Palmer

Couldn't put it down. Really enjoyed it.

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Excellent Read

C. Cross

Excellent read! Could not put is down!

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Gripping

M.Baines

Just finished reading this amazing book, what a read!!! The storyline just had me gripped from beginning to end, Congratulations and well done 👍

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