The highly awaited new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The German Midwife (also published as A Woman of War). n Venice, 1943 n The world is at war, and Stella Jilani is leading a double life. By day she works in the lions den as a typist for the Reich; by night, she risks her life as a messenger for the Italian resistance. Against all odds, Stella must impart Nazi secrets, smuggle essential supplies and produce an underground newspaper on her beloved typewriter. n n n But when German commander General Breugal becomes suspicious, it seems he will stop at nothing to find the mole, and Stella knows her future could be in jeopardy. n n n London, 2017 n Years later, Luisa Belmont finds a mysterious old typewriter in her attic. Determined to find out who it belonged to, Luisa delves into the past and uncovers a story of fierce love, unimaginable sacrifice and, ultimately, the worst kind of betrayal... n n n n Set between German-occupied 1940s Venice and modern-day London, this is a fascinating tale of the bravery of everyday women in the darkest corners of WWII, for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. n n n n n Praise for The Secret Messenger: n n n n Intriguing, pacy and fascinating. Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva n n n Unique, emotional and life-affirming. Melanie Hudson, author of The Last Letter from Juliet n n n Another fantastic page-turner. LP Fergusson, author of A Dangerous Act of Kindness n n n I felt I was walking alongside Stella over bridges and along canals at every heartstopping moment... Wonderful. Molly Green, author of