The Words I Never Wrote by Jane Thynne

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The Words I Never Wrote by Jane Thynne

A chance discovery inside a vintage typewriter case reveals the gripping story--and heartbreaking secrets--of two sisters on opposite sides of World War I in this captivating novel for readers of>Lilac Girls>and>The Women in the Castle.

New York, present day On a whim, photographer Juno Lambert buys the 1931 Underwood typewriter that once belonged to celebrated journalist Cordelia Capel. Within its case she discovers an unpublished novel, igniting a transatlantic journey to fill the gaps in the story of Cordelia and her sister's loving yet tempestuous relationship.

England, 1936 Cordelia's socialite sister, Irene, marries a German man from a powerful family who whisks her away to Berlin. Cordelia remains in England to pursue the writing career she cherishes, but in the male-dominated world of journalism, she can only get hired as a typist. The sisters exchange letters as politics begin to boil in Europe and tensions come to a head when Cordelia discovers Irene's husband is a Nazi sympathizer. Does that make Irene one by proxy? With increasing desperation, Cordelia writes to Irene, seeking to understand her loyalties. But the sisters' letters don't tell the whole story. So Cordelia decides to fill in the blanks by sitting down with her Underwood and--finally--writing the truth.

When Juno discovers the trove of letters the two exchanged, a vivid portrait of Berlin in the devastating years during and after the war comes into focus. In this moving novel, Jane Thynne offers an intimate glimpse into a lesser known side of World War I.
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ISBN 13 9781524796594
ISBN 10 152479659X
Title The Words I Never Wrote
Author Jane Thynne
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Year published 2020-01-21
Number of pages 400
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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