Book Review: The Prisoner’s Wife by Maggie Brookes

Based on a true story, this novel follows the story of a a British POW, Bill, imprisoned in a Czech concentration camp during WW2. He meets Izabela whilst working in her family’s small holding and they fall in love and marry . She disguises herself as a young man and joins him as they travel between concentration camps. She manages to hide that she is female from the guards and other prisoners and they struggle through the snow, freezing cold and prison brutalities. A few of Bill’s friends know who she is and protect her.

This is a heartwarming story in the face of terrible atrocities and brutality. Love can survive and flourish at a time of horror and cruelty to other human beings.  I found this story compelling to read. 

 I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. #netgalley #gifted