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Confession with Blue Horses
- Narrated by: Willow Nash
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
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Summary
Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 2019.
Tobi and Ella's childhood in East Berlin is shrouded in mystery. Now adults living in London, their past is full of unanswered questions. Both remember their family's daring and terrifying attempt to escape which ended in tragedy, but the fall-out from that single event remains elusive. Where did their parents disappear to, and why? What happened to Heiko, their little brother? And was there ever a painting of three blue horses?
In contemporary Germany, Aaron works for the archive, making his way through old files, piecing together the tragic history of thousands of families. But one file in particular catches his eye; and soon unravelling the secrets at its heart becomes an obsession. When Ella is left a stash of notebooks by her mother, and she and Tobi embark on a search that will take them back to Berlin, her fate clashes with Aaron's, and together they piece together the details of Ella's past...and a family destroyed. Devastating and beautifully written, funny and life-affirming, Confession with Blue Horses explores intimate family life and its strength in the most difficult of circumstances.
Critic reviews
"Hardach's wise and unsentimental novel presents a nuanced picture of East Germany. Hardach is excellent on telling details: there is a tender scene towards the end of the book when Ella visits a McDonald's in West Germany after the fall of the wall, and tries not to be disappointed by the gherkin in the burger. Highly recommended." (The Times)
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- Peponi
- 17-06-22
Brilliant book! Highly recommend!
Brilliant story, great narration. First book in ages that I‘m confident in giving five stars. I couldn’t put it down!
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- Janine Lewis
- 31-07-21
A wonderful story beautifully narrated
This is a wonderful book, I loved it and was very sorry when it finished. I highly recommend it.
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- michelle
- 24-08-20
Wonderful. Heartwarming.
A beautiful written story of hope, love and struggle. Highly recommended. I couldn't put this book down. Definitely a favourite.
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