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Daughters of New York #2
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Dirljiv povijesni roman nadahnut istinitim događajima! Berlin 1946. Ratna dopisnica Kate Mancini boravi u Njemačkoj i izvještava o posljedicama razornog rata. U dijelu Berlina koji drže Rusi, jednoga zimskog dana Kate krši sva pravila i spašava Miju Stein, siroče za koje se boji da će nestati u poslijeratnom vihoru. Zajedno s kolego novinarom, Rickom Shearerom, Kate uspijeva pronaći sigurnu kuću za Miju prije nego što se vrati u Ameriku i zaklinje se da će ostati u kontaktu. Stvarnost poslijeratnog života žena kod kuće surova je. Dok Rick dobiva posao iz snova, ni jedne novine ne žele zaposliti ženu. Rick čini sve što može kako bi podržao Kate, a njihovo prijateljstvo produbljuje se u nešto više. Tada se događa tragedija: Rick je lažno proglašen komunističkim simpatizerom. Uhićen je, stavljen na crnu listu i prijeti mu zatvor. Kate zna da mora učiniti sve što može kako bi oslobodila čovjeka kojega voli. Ali to znači povratak u Njemačku i pronalazak Mije. Kate i Rick spasili su Miju — hoće li ona sada spasiti njih?
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First published January 1, 2021
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Ella Carey
29 books685 followersElla Carey is the USA Today and Amazon charts bestselling author of Secrets of Paris series, as well as the standalone kindle bestsellers, Secret Shores, The Things We Don’t Say and Beyond the Horizon, set around the brave, unsung Women’s Airforce Pilots of World War Two.
A New York Secret is the first in Ella's new Daughters of New York series and published on March 12th, 2021. Laced with all the glamour of New York, the book is set in an exquisite Uptown restaurant where Lily Rose is training to become head chef in the 1940's. Ella traveled to New York to research the book, which involved going incognito on foodie tours, visiting some of New York's most famous restaurants, and exploring the atmospheric streets of Greenwich Village. The whole experience resulted in her developing a serious addiction to cannoli, a passion for The Strand Bookstore, a love for The Village, along with six new novels set in New York, all to be published in the coming years.
The second book in the series, The Lost Girl of Berlin, released on July 12th, 2021, and is set in the aftermath of the Second World War amongst the ruins of Berlin and then, in fabulous post war New York, and the third book in the series is The Girl from Paris, telling the story of Vianne Mercier, a Parisian fashion designer who travels to New York, and for whom beautiful couture is a fairytale.
Ella was born in Adelaide, Australia, and was educated at the University of Adelaide, completing a music degree in classical piano at the Elder Conservatorium, and an arts degree with a double major in History and English Literature.
Ella lives in Melbourne, Australia with her family. Ella's house is run by one very elderly and adored Italian Greyhound, and one cute puppy called Sassy who thinks she is the boss! And Ella's garden is managed by four chickens, Miss Pertelote, Annie, Harriet and Fox's Dinner.
Ella has recently signed a nine-book deal with Hachette UK imprint Bookouture. Bookouture have published all of Ella’s previous books, which have reached over one million readers in English alone, and are also publishing Ella's New York series for publication in 2021, 2022 and 2023. This sweeping historical series of six books, featuring unforgettable characters, will tell the stories of dazzling hopes and difficult dreams in America, before, during and after the Second World War.
Ella's New York series and her Paris Secrets Series have been sold for translation into many countries into over twenty languages.
When she’s not writing, Ella enjoys studying Italian, walking along the beach, travelling when she can, and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves to chat with her readers, and would be delighted for you to join her lovely group of long time readers on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ellacareyaut..., and on her website at www.ellacarey.com, where you can find more information about the background behind her books, and join her mailing list for regular updates about her upcoming novels.
A New York Secret is the first in Ella's new Daughters of New York series and published on March 12th, 2021. Laced with all the glamour of New York, the book is set in an exquisite Uptown restaurant where Lily Rose is training to become head chef in the 1940's. Ella traveled to New York to research the book, which involved going incognito on foodie tours, visiting some of New York's most famous restaurants, and exploring the atmospheric streets of Greenwich Village. The whole experience resulted in her developing a serious addiction to cannoli, a passion for The Strand Bookstore, a love for The Village, along with six new novels set in New York, all to be published in the coming years.
The second book in the series, The Lost Girl of Berlin, released on July 12th, 2021, and is set in the aftermath of the Second World War amongst the ruins of Berlin and then, in fabulous post war New York, and the third book in the series is The Girl from Paris, telling the story of Vianne Mercier, a Parisian fashion designer who travels to New York, and for whom beautiful couture is a fairytale.
Ella was born in Adelaide, Australia, and was educated at the University of Adelaide, completing a music degree in classical piano at the Elder Conservatorium, and an arts degree with a double major in History and English Literature.
Ella lives in Melbourne, Australia with her family. Ella's house is run by one very elderly and adored Italian Greyhound, and one cute puppy called Sassy who thinks she is the boss! And Ella's garden is managed by four chickens, Miss Pertelote, Annie, Harriet and Fox's Dinner.
Ella has recently signed a nine-book deal with Hachette UK imprint Bookouture. Bookouture have published all of Ella’s previous books, which have reached over one million readers in English alone, and are also publishing Ella's New York series for publication in 2021, 2022 and 2023. This sweeping historical series of six books, featuring unforgettable characters, will tell the stories of dazzling hopes and difficult dreams in America, before, during and after the Second World War.
Ella's New York series and her Paris Secrets Series have been sold for translation into many countries into over twenty languages.
When she’s not writing, Ella enjoys studying Italian, walking along the beach, travelling when she can, and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves to chat with her readers, and would be delighted for you to join her lovely group of long time readers on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ellacareyaut..., and on her website at www.ellacarey.com, where you can find more information about the background behind her books, and join her mailing list for regular updates about her upcoming novels.
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July 9, 2021
It was 1946 and Kate Mancini was with a delegation of war correspondents, reporting on the war and its aftermath. Kate was the only female in the group and was grimly determined to do her job as well as, if not better than, the men. When the group were heading back to their seedy accommodation after the day following proceedings, Kate spied a little girl with dirty bare feet, and a torn dress, sitting on the steps of a home which would have been beautiful, if it wasn’t a shell. The driver wouldn’t stop – but Kate and a fellow reporter, Rick Shearer, walked back to where the little girl was. And so began the most heartbreaking, fearful and tragic period of their lives.
The child was mute, and Kate suspected, around 4-6 years old. Somehow the child immediately trusted Kate, and Kate’s heart felt close to the girl. When Rick had a place for her to be safe, they left her there with Rick’s friends, wondering if they’d ever see her again. Life moved forward; Kate and Rick received updates on the child, but she remained mute. And the contingent of reporters returned to New York after the ten months they’d spent in Germany. Kate’s struggles within the industry began as no one would hire her – she was female, so obviously had no idea on the politics everyone was interested in. But it was years later, when Rick was accused of something terrible, that everything collided. Would Rick face prison? Could Kate do what she knew she should to save him?
The Lost Girl of Berlin is the 2nd in the Daughters of New York series by Aussie author Ella Carey, and it was wonderfully executed! What a brilliant story, set in the direct aftermath of the second world war, as people tried to get back to life as it was before the war. The characters felt incredibly real; the horrors the Russians put women and children who were the innocents of war, through – The Lost Girl of Berlin is a very special read which I recommend highly.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
The child was mute, and Kate suspected, around 4-6 years old. Somehow the child immediately trusted Kate, and Kate’s heart felt close to the girl. When Rick had a place for her to be safe, they left her there with Rick’s friends, wondering if they’d ever see her again. Life moved forward; Kate and Rick received updates on the child, but she remained mute. And the contingent of reporters returned to New York after the ten months they’d spent in Germany. Kate’s struggles within the industry began as no one would hire her – she was female, so obviously had no idea on the politics everyone was interested in. But it was years later, when Rick was accused of something terrible, that everything collided. Would Rick face prison? Could Kate do what she knew she should to save him?
The Lost Girl of Berlin is the 2nd in the Daughters of New York series by Aussie author Ella Carey, and it was wonderfully executed! What a brilliant story, set in the direct aftermath of the second world war, as people tried to get back to life as it was before the war. The characters felt incredibly real; the horrors the Russians put women and children who were the innocents of war, through – The Lost Girl of Berlin is a very special read which I recommend highly.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
July 21, 2021
I loved this one so much, I was up very late last night there was no way I could put it down till I got to the amazing end, this is the second book in this series and another brilliant story from Ella Carey, I never miss one of her stories, she has an amazing way with words she brings out emotions that make her characters so easy to connect with, I do hope you pick this one up.
1946 Berlin, Kate Mancini is a journalist and war correspondent and is on a journey through some cities of Europe reporting on the aftermath of war, the only female in this group she is well respected and has ideas for stories she would love to write if only she could. They are in the Russian controlled side of Berlin when she comes across a young girl freezing, Kate’s heart goes out to her and with the help of one of the other journalists, Rick Shearer and they take this child back to their dingy hotel, breaking all of the rules.
Rick Shearer is a well-respected journalist, he is more than happy to help Kate with the little girl, Rick has friends in Germany and they organize to leave the little girl with this family hoping that she will start to talk and let them know what has happened to her family. But this little girl will always be in Kate’s heart.
Back in New York after ten months of travelling Kate is doing everything she can to get a job but being female is making it very hard Rick is there to help and support but with not a lot of luck until she is called on to cover a couple of big issues and slowly Kate starts to make a name for herself even without being given a permanent job, then television starts and Kate is finding her feet there, all the time getting closer to Rick and never forgetting her mute orphan in Germany.
Both Kate and Rick are working hard in this after war New York pulled apart by unnecessary worries, neither forget the little girl when Rick is charged with being a communist and Kate knows that she can never let him go through this alone nor pulls out all stops to help clear his name. She brings her lost orphan Mia Stein to New York.
I love the strength that Kate shows throughout this story never giving up on what she wants to be, she fought hard and won and Rick the caring handsome man who never gave up on Kate and together they forge a future after all they have been through the horrors they have seen in their tour of Europe. This is a beautifully written story with characters that are alive the scenery fabulous and this is one that I do highly recommend.
My thanks to the Author for my copy to read and review.
1946 Berlin, Kate Mancini is a journalist and war correspondent and is on a journey through some cities of Europe reporting on the aftermath of war, the only female in this group she is well respected and has ideas for stories she would love to write if only she could. They are in the Russian controlled side of Berlin when she comes across a young girl freezing, Kate’s heart goes out to her and with the help of one of the other journalists, Rick Shearer and they take this child back to their dingy hotel, breaking all of the rules.
Rick Shearer is a well-respected journalist, he is more than happy to help Kate with the little girl, Rick has friends in Germany and they organize to leave the little girl with this family hoping that she will start to talk and let them know what has happened to her family. But this little girl will always be in Kate’s heart.
Back in New York after ten months of travelling Kate is doing everything she can to get a job but being female is making it very hard Rick is there to help and support but with not a lot of luck until she is called on to cover a couple of big issues and slowly Kate starts to make a name for herself even without being given a permanent job, then television starts and Kate is finding her feet there, all the time getting closer to Rick and never forgetting her mute orphan in Germany.
Both Kate and Rick are working hard in this after war New York pulled apart by unnecessary worries, neither forget the little girl when Rick is charged with being a communist and Kate knows that she can never let him go through this alone nor pulls out all stops to help clear his name. She brings her lost orphan Mia Stein to New York.
I love the strength that Kate shows throughout this story never giving up on what she wants to be, she fought hard and won and Rick the caring handsome man who never gave up on Kate and together they forge a future after all they have been through the horrors they have seen in their tour of Europe. This is a beautifully written story with characters that are alive the scenery fabulous and this is one that I do highly recommend.
My thanks to the Author for my copy to read and review.
July 21, 2021
Kate Mancini is a journalist in a male-dominated world. More than that, class distinction and the woman's role disrupts any chance Kate hss for love. World War II is over and she had been reporting on the war in Berlin. Now that she is back home in New York, Kate finds herself struggling to get a radio job. However, no such job that highlights her skill in writing is available to her. One of the last things Kate and fellow war corrrespondent Rick Shearer were able to do in Berlin was to resuce a lost orphan girl, who they later discovered is named Mia Stein. They managed to find the child a safe house, although it broke both of their hearts to let her go.
Meanwhile, it is clear that Kate and Rick are attracted to one another. However, due to the rules of convention they are all but competitors in their field. What is more is Kate is more than aware that if she is tied to any man that it could have a devastating impact on her career. While it certainly was not fair, men got the jobs, women got turned away, no matter their experience and talent.
Kate and Rick find themselves traveling yet again, and this leads to a false accusation against Rick that could land him in prison. What can Kate do to save Rick, all while not upsetting her chances at finding employment? What is more, what of the little girl they were forced to leave behind?
I wasn't sure how a World War II based historical fiction would work as part of a series, but the first book, A New York Secret, had the main character, Lily Rose, as a woman struggling in her career during the war and in this story, The Lost Girl of Berlin, the war is now over and we have another strong woman fighting her way in a world barely recovering from the war. I loved the continuity in this second book in the series and the appearances of some of the minor characters gave a warm sense of familiarity.
Not only does male dominance stand out in this book with regard to employment issues, class distinction was something that was difficult to read about. This affected Kate, but also her sister and the views of her mother. Also, Mia's story was utterly heartbreaking to read. So this multi-layered book was equally emotional and impessive. This was a wonderful story that has me more than eager to read the third book in the trilogy.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion..
Meanwhile, it is clear that Kate and Rick are attracted to one another. However, due to the rules of convention they are all but competitors in their field. What is more is Kate is more than aware that if she is tied to any man that it could have a devastating impact on her career. While it certainly was not fair, men got the jobs, women got turned away, no matter their experience and talent.
Kate and Rick find themselves traveling yet again, and this leads to a false accusation against Rick that could land him in prison. What can Kate do to save Rick, all while not upsetting her chances at finding employment? What is more, what of the little girl they were forced to leave behind?
I wasn't sure how a World War II based historical fiction would work as part of a series, but the first book, A New York Secret, had the main character, Lily Rose, as a woman struggling in her career during the war and in this story, The Lost Girl of Berlin, the war is now over and we have another strong woman fighting her way in a world barely recovering from the war. I loved the continuity in this second book in the series and the appearances of some of the minor characters gave a warm sense of familiarity.
Not only does male dominance stand out in this book with regard to employment issues, class distinction was something that was difficult to read about. This affected Kate, but also her sister and the views of her mother. Also, Mia's story was utterly heartbreaking to read. So this multi-layered book was equally emotional and impessive. This was a wonderful story that has me more than eager to read the third book in the trilogy.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion..
June 9, 2021
This is a book about the years after World War II both in Europe and the US. It touches on the devastation that the war caused in Europe and how Americans compensated for the war years by telling women that their place was at home, taking care of their husbands and having babies. The main character after witnessing the war years in Europe vows to get a job as a journalist in the US despite door being closed to her since she was a woman.
Kate is working as a correspondent in Berlin. She is one of the only females reporting from Berlin and she is saddened to see the devastation that the war has caused. When returning to the hotel, she sees a young girl on the steps of a bombed home. Something in the girls eyes calls to her and she rescues the mute girl and tries to get her to safety. Rick, one of the other reporters helps her by taking the girl to a safe place. Kate leaves Europe hoping that she's be able to find a job as a reporter. All of her male collogues go right into fantastic jobs but she is laughed out of editors' offices and told to go home and get married. She preserved and eventually got some free lance work hoping that it would get her foot in the door. She even turns down a relationship with Rick knowing that her future is hers to work for. When Rick is accused of being a communist in the early 50s she knows that she has to help him prove his innocence.
I enjoyed this book especially because of the bravery and tenacity of the main character. Kate was determined to have a career even though there were very few working women at this time. She stood up to people to prove her worth and eventually is rewarded. We also see her caring side in her relationship with the young German girl that she rescued. Will Kate be able to find peace and happiness in her life?
Ella Carey is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors writing about WWII. If you haven't read one of her books, it's time to give it a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Kate is working as a correspondent in Berlin. She is one of the only females reporting from Berlin and she is saddened to see the devastation that the war has caused. When returning to the hotel, she sees a young girl on the steps of a bombed home. Something in the girls eyes calls to her and she rescues the mute girl and tries to get her to safety. Rick, one of the other reporters helps her by taking the girl to a safe place. Kate leaves Europe hoping that she's be able to find a job as a reporter. All of her male collogues go right into fantastic jobs but she is laughed out of editors' offices and told to go home and get married. She preserved and eventually got some free lance work hoping that it would get her foot in the door. She even turns down a relationship with Rick knowing that her future is hers to work for. When Rick is accused of being a communist in the early 50s she knows that she has to help him prove his innocence.
I enjoyed this book especially because of the bravery and tenacity of the main character. Kate was determined to have a career even though there were very few working women at this time. She stood up to people to prove her worth and eventually is rewarded. We also see her caring side in her relationship with the young German girl that she rescued. Will Kate be able to find peace and happiness in her life?
Ella Carey is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors writing about WWII. If you haven't read one of her books, it's time to give it a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
June 14, 2021
Historical fiction lovers, this is a MUST READ!
“There were girls who wanted to write their own futures, not have it written for them by men.”
“Being married, having kids and a family. Surely that’s better than trying to be a man.”
This wonderfully unique book, set between Spring 1946 and Summer 1951 in both Berlin and New York, features a strong female protagonist trying to make her mark in the male-dominated field of political journalism AND the rescue of a German war orphan from the clutches of the Soviets.
Inspired by Pauline Frederick, a pioneering American female broadcast journalist who was the first woman to become a network news correspondent, author Ella Carey writes to highlight women’s lives in post-war Germany and America.
War correspondent Kate Mancini, one of the only females reporting, is sent to Berlin to report on the wartime aftermath for readers back home in New York. While in Berlin, fellow journalist, Rick Shearer, and Kate rescue an orphan, Mia, and attempt to locate her family and find her a safe spot to live. When Kate returns to New York, she is unable to find a job because no one wants to hire a woman and because all the jobs have gone to men.
Mia’s heartbreaking story will move you to tears, the pretentious behaviour brought on by social class divisions will make your blood pressure rise, the manner in which women were treated and the expectations placed on them will have you cringing, and the subplots of redemption and bravery will make your heart happy.
This multi-generational, multi-subplot story is exceptional and will no doubt be in my top reads of 2021. I loved learning about a Sicilian family in the East Village and a Connecticut wealthy banking family from old money who despite struggles of their own, supported their strong children who were determined to make their own mark on society. You’ll read about the battle female correspondents waged to gain recognition, the rise of radio and television, McCarthyism and war orphans. Themes of courage, love and sustaining friendships tie together this great read.
Having read book 1 of the trilogy and given it a 5-star rating, I wasn’t sure if book 2 could measure up. I was wrong. This is every bit as enjoyable a read.
Publishes July 12, 2021.
I was gifted this advance copy by Ella Carey, Bookouture and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
“There were girls who wanted to write their own futures, not have it written for them by men.”
“Being married, having kids and a family. Surely that’s better than trying to be a man.”
This wonderfully unique book, set between Spring 1946 and Summer 1951 in both Berlin and New York, features a strong female protagonist trying to make her mark in the male-dominated field of political journalism AND the rescue of a German war orphan from the clutches of the Soviets.
Inspired by Pauline Frederick, a pioneering American female broadcast journalist who was the first woman to become a network news correspondent, author Ella Carey writes to highlight women’s lives in post-war Germany and America.
War correspondent Kate Mancini, one of the only females reporting, is sent to Berlin to report on the wartime aftermath for readers back home in New York. While in Berlin, fellow journalist, Rick Shearer, and Kate rescue an orphan, Mia, and attempt to locate her family and find her a safe spot to live. When Kate returns to New York, she is unable to find a job because no one wants to hire a woman and because all the jobs have gone to men.
Mia’s heartbreaking story will move you to tears, the pretentious behaviour brought on by social class divisions will make your blood pressure rise, the manner in which women were treated and the expectations placed on them will have you cringing, and the subplots of redemption and bravery will make your heart happy.
This multi-generational, multi-subplot story is exceptional and will no doubt be in my top reads of 2021. I loved learning about a Sicilian family in the East Village and a Connecticut wealthy banking family from old money who despite struggles of their own, supported their strong children who were determined to make their own mark on society. You’ll read about the battle female correspondents waged to gain recognition, the rise of radio and television, McCarthyism and war orphans. Themes of courage, love and sustaining friendships tie together this great read.
Having read book 1 of the trilogy and given it a 5-star rating, I wasn’t sure if book 2 could measure up. I was wrong. This is every bit as enjoyable a read.
Publishes July 12, 2021.
I was gifted this advance copy by Ella Carey, Bookouture and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
July 15, 2021
The second installment of Ella Carey’s Daughters of New York, The Lost Girl of Berlin is a must read!
With New York City as a backdrop, Kate Mancini will stop at nothing to become and be taken seriously as a political journalist. But…post WWII society sees things differently. Upon returning from a correspondence tour in Europe where she and fellow journalist Rick Shearer save the life of a German orphan, she is more than determined to report to the world the truths of the aftermath of war and the effects of politics on society. She knows she has an uphill battle but her determination never falters and she’s even willing to give up love to fulfill her dream. Never leaving her mind is the orphan that she and Rick saved. When politics turn on Rick…could their orphan end up saving them?
You’ll have to read to find out!
I love this series! I love how effortlessly these books are intertwined and with NYC as a backdrop! I love the inclusion of the Italian American Culture. But more than anything….I love the strong, brave, determined female characters that Ms Carey brings to the pages.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Ella Carey for early access to this novel! I hope my review will point others in the direction of this series and I can’t wait for the next one!
With New York City as a backdrop, Kate Mancini will stop at nothing to become and be taken seriously as a political journalist. But…post WWII society sees things differently. Upon returning from a correspondence tour in Europe where she and fellow journalist Rick Shearer save the life of a German orphan, she is more than determined to report to the world the truths of the aftermath of war and the effects of politics on society. She knows she has an uphill battle but her determination never falters and she’s even willing to give up love to fulfill her dream. Never leaving her mind is the orphan that she and Rick saved. When politics turn on Rick…could their orphan end up saving them?
You’ll have to read to find out!
I love this series! I love how effortlessly these books are intertwined and with NYC as a backdrop! I love the inclusion of the Italian American Culture. But more than anything….I love the strong, brave, determined female characters that Ms Carey brings to the pages.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Ella Carey for early access to this novel! I hope my review will point others in the direction of this series and I can’t wait for the next one!
August 1, 2021
I had a difficult time deciding my rating for The Lost Girl of Berlin. There were parts that I really enjoyed learning about (women in journalism in the 1940s, Soviet-run post-war Berlin), but the assisting storylines (particularly Bianca and Willard) were not very enjoyable. I felt the author was very long winded throughout and the wrap up at the end between Frances & Willard to be a bit unbelievable and Bianca’s grudge against her sister was very childlike and hard to believe was coming from an adult. I think the storyline between Rick & Kate was more than sufficient and enjoyable to carry interest throughout the book without the other side stories. I found myself distracted by the other storylines, rather than enjoying what they added to the story. Overall, this was not one of my favorite WWII historical fiction book.
Thanks to NetGalley & Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley & Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
August 7, 2021
I find myself drawn to yet another post WWII story as I find them so intriguing. Mind you, this story really is rich in detail especially given its shorter length. Ella Carey is yet again packing a punch and writing another fabulous tale.
‘Editors say the war is done. That folks don’t want anything negative. They have moved on.” She studied the floor. “But how can that possibly be? If people saw this…”
Starting from the war’s conclusion and stretching to 1951, the story takes place in both Berlin and New York. Kate is a wonderful female lead, so strong and determined. You first see her as a news correspondent in Berlin desiring to save a war orphan. I was then pleasantly surprised with the unexpected route the story took. This was not just about the catastrophic devastation from the war but rather the place of women in this newly emerging world order. Kate is determined to pursue her journalistic passions despite so many doors being closed to her, deftly refusing to be shunted to housewife duties of any form.
‘… a dark reality unfurled deep down inside. The woman who married Rick … would be expected to be a full-time wife, a society host ... A journalist from the Village would never do, especially one, who had political leanings. Keeping her career and her relationship with Rick would be all nigh impossible..’
Ella Carey’s novels just hit the mark for me time and again. From the contrasts of the clean up of Berlin and the Russian demarcation, to the role of women in a man’s world, to the impending communism culture and fears that burgeoned in America at this time. It is all written so well and convincingly. To switch from the appalling conditions of Berlin to the vibrant wealth of New York is confronting.
The two leads are excellent and the obstacles they face tie in well together with all the themes of wealth and status, family cultures, unequal pay and opportunities, new immigrant prejudice, to even the new role of the television in news reporting. There is just so much to learn and read about all woven flawlessly into the story of Kate and Rick. Add in Mia’s war orphan experience towards the end and wow … just amazing storytelling.
‘Mia’s silence felt like the silence of so many German people. Too afraid to speak, too afraid to draw any attention to themselves.’
Ella Carey has certainly cemented herself as a firm favourite author of mine. This is a rich tale where I fully appreciated all that Kate went through and how she persevered in dedicating her life to so many areas. A truly inspiring tale that is not to be missed.
“I’ve worked honestly to get where I’ve got, and I think women deserve exactly the same opportunities as men. I don’t believe in anything different. And I only hope that things change, one day, in America.”
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.
‘Editors say the war is done. That folks don’t want anything negative. They have moved on.” She studied the floor. “But how can that possibly be? If people saw this…”
Starting from the war’s conclusion and stretching to 1951, the story takes place in both Berlin and New York. Kate is a wonderful female lead, so strong and determined. You first see her as a news correspondent in Berlin desiring to save a war orphan. I was then pleasantly surprised with the unexpected route the story took. This was not just about the catastrophic devastation from the war but rather the place of women in this newly emerging world order. Kate is determined to pursue her journalistic passions despite so many doors being closed to her, deftly refusing to be shunted to housewife duties of any form.
‘… a dark reality unfurled deep down inside. The woman who married Rick … would be expected to be a full-time wife, a society host ... A journalist from the Village would never do, especially one, who had political leanings. Keeping her career and her relationship with Rick would be all nigh impossible..’
Ella Carey’s novels just hit the mark for me time and again. From the contrasts of the clean up of Berlin and the Russian demarcation, to the role of women in a man’s world, to the impending communism culture and fears that burgeoned in America at this time. It is all written so well and convincingly. To switch from the appalling conditions of Berlin to the vibrant wealth of New York is confronting.
The two leads are excellent and the obstacles they face tie in well together with all the themes of wealth and status, family cultures, unequal pay and opportunities, new immigrant prejudice, to even the new role of the television in news reporting. There is just so much to learn and read about all woven flawlessly into the story of Kate and Rick. Add in Mia’s war orphan experience towards the end and wow … just amazing storytelling.
‘Mia’s silence felt like the silence of so many German people. Too afraid to speak, too afraid to draw any attention to themselves.’
Ella Carey has certainly cemented herself as a firm favourite author of mine. This is a rich tale where I fully appreciated all that Kate went through and how she persevered in dedicating her life to so many areas. A truly inspiring tale that is not to be missed.
“I’ve worked honestly to get where I’ve got, and I think women deserve exactly the same opportunities as men. I don’t believe in anything different. And I only hope that things change, one day, in America.”
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.
June 17, 2021
This is the second book in the Daughters of New York series. While they are a series, you don't have to have read the previous book as the storyline does not continue. The previous characters do appear very briefly, but the continuity has more to do with location and the themes that are covered. Like book one, The Lost Girl of Berlin deals with women finding their place and challenging their roles in the male drive world of post-war America. This story deals with Katia, a successful journalist, who finds that now men are back from war and getting all of the jobs, she's lucky if she gets to cover fashion, cooking, and other 'women's' issues rather than the politics that she knows so much about.
There is an element of romance in this story, it isn't the main theme here but rather plays out alongside everything else that is happening and in many ways is used as a way to show how women were viewed and treated. If they wanted to have a career and be successful, then there was no chance of marriage.
The Lost Girl of Berlin also plays a large part in the story. The book begins with her being found by Katia and Rick, alone by her abandoned home in Berlin. Although she doesn't appear in person very much, thoughts of her are what drives Katia a lot of the time.
This was a gripping read and I was desperate to know what would happen to the various characters. It touched on many topics, but they were all woven together expertly to produce a complete storyline that didn't feel artificial or forced. Instead, I found myself carried along and dying to know what was going to happen to Katia, Rick, Biannca, Mia, and Frances. It isn't the kind of book that I would necessarily reach for immediately, but in this case, I'm glad that I did and I'd recommend that you do the same.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
There is an element of romance in this story, it isn't the main theme here but rather plays out alongside everything else that is happening and in many ways is used as a way to show how women were viewed and treated. If they wanted to have a career and be successful, then there was no chance of marriage.
The Lost Girl of Berlin also plays a large part in the story. The book begins with her being found by Katia and Rick, alone by her abandoned home in Berlin. Although she doesn't appear in person very much, thoughts of her are what drives Katia a lot of the time.
This was a gripping read and I was desperate to know what would happen to the various characters. It touched on many topics, but they were all woven together expertly to produce a complete storyline that didn't feel artificial or forced. Instead, I found myself carried along and dying to know what was going to happen to Katia, Rick, Biannca, Mia, and Frances. It isn't the kind of book that I would necessarily reach for immediately, but in this case, I'm glad that I did and I'd recommend that you do the same.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
November 15, 2021
An excellent read.
Beginning in post World War II Berlin and continuing through to the Cold War, this story is compelling and heart-wrenching, with a clever blend of fact and fiction.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, and can highly recommend to others who enjoy this genre.
Beginning in post World War II Berlin and continuing through to the Cold War, this story is compelling and heart-wrenching, with a clever blend of fact and fiction.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, and can highly recommend to others who enjoy this genre.
July 14, 2023
Má první kniha od autorky a možná že i ne poslední :-)
Kniha se mi líbila svým příběh. Poválečný děj. Mladá reportérka zachrání opuštěnou dívku spolu se svým kolegou a najdou ji náhradní rodinu. Poté sledujeme, jak se snaží Kate v Americe prosadit jako zpravodajka, v době, kdy tuto pozici vykonávali především muži. A v závěru knihy, je Katin kolega Rick označen za stoupence komunismu. Jediná Mia (zachráněná berlínská dívka) jej může očistit svou výpovědí.
Příběhem to byla příjemná a dojímavá kniha, ale dlouho mi trvalo se začíst (což mám poslední dobou teď u všech knih), takže to neberte jako znak, že by se kniha špatně četla. Naopak, když jsem se konečně začetla, tak se četla lehce a děj mi rychle plynul. Osobně jsem se párkrát přistihla, že mě některé "zpravodajské" a "reportérské" pasáže trošičku nudily. Ale to je také jen o mém osobním pocitu. Každopádně ústřední postavy mi byli sympatické a moc jsem jim přála, aby vše dobře dopadlo.
Jestli to tak bylo zjistíte, když si tuhle nevšední poválečnou knihu přečtete.
Kniha se mi líbila svým příběh. Poválečný děj. Mladá reportérka zachrání opuštěnou dívku spolu se svým kolegou a najdou ji náhradní rodinu. Poté sledujeme, jak se snaží Kate v Americe prosadit jako zpravodajka, v době, kdy tuto pozici vykonávali především muži. A v závěru knihy, je Katin kolega Rick označen za stoupence komunismu. Jediná Mia (zachráněná berlínská dívka) jej může očistit svou výpovědí.
Příběhem to byla příjemná a dojímavá kniha, ale dlouho mi trvalo se začíst (což mám poslední dobou teď u všech knih), takže to neberte jako znak, že by se kniha špatně četla. Naopak, když jsem se konečně začetla, tak se četla lehce a děj mi rychle plynul. Osobně jsem se párkrát přistihla, že mě některé "zpravodajské" a "reportérské" pasáže trošičku nudily. Ale to je také jen o mém osobním pocitu. Každopádně ústřední postavy mi byli sympatické a moc jsem jim přála, aby vše dobře dopadlo.
Jestli to tak bylo zjistíte, když si tuhle nevšední poválečnou knihu přečtete.
July 30, 2021
This story is set in post WWII Berlin and New York. Kate is with a group of other journalists in Berlin with she finds Mia, an orphan sitting on the steps of what once must have been a grand house. Mia does not speak.
Kate and fellow journalist Rick finds a home for Mia and gets regular updates on the girl. When tragedy strikes and Rick is accused of being a communist sympathizer, who is going to save him? Will Kate be the one to bring the truth out or will the child, Mia be the one to save the day?
Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for this advanced readers copy. This book released on July 12, 2021.
Kate and fellow journalist Rick finds a home for Mia and gets regular updates on the girl. When tragedy strikes and Rick is accused of being a communist sympathizer, who is going to save him? Will Kate be the one to bring the truth out or will the child, Mia be the one to save the day?
Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for this advanced readers copy. This book released on July 12, 2021.
April 28, 2022
Ella Carey did it again! I tried her Paris Time Capsule series a couple of years ago but this Daughters of New York one has captured my heart! This one made me cry sad and happy tears, and I LOVED all the main characters, especially Mia. It was nice to see Lily and Tom from the previous book as well. Any fan of WWII or post war historical fiction will love this series. I can’t wait to read the next one!
April 27, 2022
What a powerful moving novel that has left me in awe! It captured my heart from the opening chapter and held it in a fierce grip until the very end-- wringing out every emotion imaginable. This story portrays so many things such as the horrors of WWII but also the battles women faced afterward in their fight for equality in job/pay/position. The sacrifices and obstacles Kate faces as a journalist may have been meant to weaken her but, in fact, gave her a second wind and made her stronger and even more determined to keep going. As a result, she achieves the impossible of her day and proves her intelligence and endless abilities. But what has she sacrificed? Has she passed up love for a choice profession? Why cannot women have both? This was the era where many women were locked in by archaic viewpoints. Women weren't thought to be interested in politics or serious journalism but only hairdos, fashion and how to capture a husband.
Even though this story also deals with class issues, prejudice and betrayal, it also focuses on family and its importance, protection and restoration. Part of that homespun fabric is the orphan’s story that will break your heart but warm it as well with the love of two individuals who rescue this German girl from the horrors she and her family faced under the Nazis regime. Ms Carey makes it clear how frightening it was for those who did not support Hitler. The torture and terror were beyond belief. But she does not leave us there in the ashes of pain but lovingly paints a picture of hope and restoration for this Lost Girl of Berlin.
I have enjoyed the three novels of this series but this one, I believe, is my ultimate favourite. I highly recommend The Lost Girl of Berlin. A heart jarring novel I will never forget. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Even though this story also deals with class issues, prejudice and betrayal, it also focuses on family and its importance, protection and restoration. Part of that homespun fabric is the orphan’s story that will break your heart but warm it as well with the love of two individuals who rescue this German girl from the horrors she and her family faced under the Nazis regime. Ms Carey makes it clear how frightening it was for those who did not support Hitler. The torture and terror were beyond belief. But she does not leave us there in the ashes of pain but lovingly paints a picture of hope and restoration for this Lost Girl of Berlin.
I have enjoyed the three novels of this series but this one, I believe, is my ultimate favourite. I highly recommend The Lost Girl of Berlin. A heart jarring novel I will never forget. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 19, 2023
En interessant historie, men i et alt for blomstret sprog. Sjældent har jeg læst en bog med så mange tillægsord :)
July 25, 2021
In The Lost Girl of Berlin, as in the first book in the series, A New York Secret, the main female protagonist is a woman struggling to be acknowledged in a male dominated profession.
In Berlin at the end of World War II, Kate Mancini, the only woman in a group of journalists, and her fellow journalist, Rick Shearer, find a young German girl sitting cold and forsaken on the steps of a bombed out mansion. The child is so traumatised that she does not speak, but is willing to go with them. Unable to take her back to America, they leave her under the protection of a German family known to Rick.
Back in New York, Kate and Rick pursue their journalistic careers. For Kate, getting a meaningful position is difficult even though she successfully filed a story on Hermann Göring's trial from Nuremburg. Wanting to report on important political matters, she is condemned to write articles on what the male bosses believe women are most interested in – fashion, hairstyles, matters of the home and how to catch a man. Angry, incredulous and resigned, but never giving up her dream, Kate accepts the briefs she is given. These lead to becoming a radio presenter and delving into the new medium of television, although the stories she presents are still superficial. Before the cameras, her apperarance is all important and sadly what she will be judged on rather than her reporting. Meanwhile, Rick's career is very successful.
Despite their stalled relationship due to family interference, Kate and Rick never forget the German girl they rescued. When Rick is accused of being a communist sympathizer, his career, family reputation and freedom are jeopardised. Kate believes she can save Rick from imprisonment, but none of them are prepared for the heartbreaking tale that is revealed at his trial.
Once again I have been thoroughly engrossed in an Ella Carey novel. This novel was one of contrasts. It begins in a devastated Berlin, highlighting the appalling conditions as the clean up begins, where the basic necessities of life are lacking, but fear and distrust is plentiful engendered by the presence of Russian soldiers. Then the story switches to vibrant New York, undamaged by the war but touched by it in other ways, where women are now expected to return to domestic life now that the men are returning from the war.
Carey's story also depicts class differences where the wealthy are very protective of what they have and unite against any would be interlopers who threaten the status quo. Family life, feelings towards immigrants, new inventions and the political scene also shape the world in which the characters deal with their own personal struggles. And speaking of characters, the Morellis, who featured in the previous novel, make a showing which nicely links the two novels.
The Lost Girl of Berlin is a great addition to Ella Carey's new series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book as a participant in a blog tour.
*https://adarngoodread.blogspot.com
In Berlin at the end of World War II, Kate Mancini, the only woman in a group of journalists, and her fellow journalist, Rick Shearer, find a young German girl sitting cold and forsaken on the steps of a bombed out mansion. The child is so traumatised that she does not speak, but is willing to go with them. Unable to take her back to America, they leave her under the protection of a German family known to Rick.
Back in New York, Kate and Rick pursue their journalistic careers. For Kate, getting a meaningful position is difficult even though she successfully filed a story on Hermann Göring's trial from Nuremburg. Wanting to report on important political matters, she is condemned to write articles on what the male bosses believe women are most interested in – fashion, hairstyles, matters of the home and how to catch a man. Angry, incredulous and resigned, but never giving up her dream, Kate accepts the briefs she is given. These lead to becoming a radio presenter and delving into the new medium of television, although the stories she presents are still superficial. Before the cameras, her apperarance is all important and sadly what she will be judged on rather than her reporting. Meanwhile, Rick's career is very successful.
Despite their stalled relationship due to family interference, Kate and Rick never forget the German girl they rescued. When Rick is accused of being a communist sympathizer, his career, family reputation and freedom are jeopardised. Kate believes she can save Rick from imprisonment, but none of them are prepared for the heartbreaking tale that is revealed at his trial.
Once again I have been thoroughly engrossed in an Ella Carey novel. This novel was one of contrasts. It begins in a devastated Berlin, highlighting the appalling conditions as the clean up begins, where the basic necessities of life are lacking, but fear and distrust is plentiful engendered by the presence of Russian soldiers. Then the story switches to vibrant New York, undamaged by the war but touched by it in other ways, where women are now expected to return to domestic life now that the men are returning from the war.
Carey's story also depicts class differences where the wealthy are very protective of what they have and unite against any would be interlopers who threaten the status quo. Family life, feelings towards immigrants, new inventions and the political scene also shape the world in which the characters deal with their own personal struggles. And speaking of characters, the Morellis, who featured in the previous novel, make a showing which nicely links the two novels.
The Lost Girl of Berlin is a great addition to Ella Carey's new series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book as a participant in a blog tour.
*https://adarngoodread.blogspot.com
June 22, 2021
The Lost Girl of Berlin is a very well-written novel that is gripping and heart-wrenching. Set in the time post WWII, we are introduced to Kate, a journalist whose interests lie in all things post war and politics. She is dedicated and a great journalist, in a man's world, fighting to make a place for herself. The book leads us to post was Berlin where we are introduced to various other journalists from America as well as a little girl sitting on the steps of a home that is now destroyed.
As Kate sets out to save this girl and find her truth, we are also introduced to Rick, a fellow journalist who steps in to help her out. Little do they know that this small good deed will go a very long way. The author gives us a glimpse into how the war affected the countries, people and their way of life. We also get a glimpse into the mind of the average American and the impacts on their lives. With a focus on the two main characters and glimpses into their families, this story is one of resilience and strength in one o the most difficult times.
I have read a lot of stories set during the WWII, but this is the first one that focuses on the world post war. This was refreshing and enlightening. It is heart breaking to read about everything that happened, but the most is little Mia's story. The author brings in an unexpected twist towards the end that I honestly did not see coming, but one which brings this entire story together in the end.
I think the author has done a great job in portraying the lives of women and the expectations from them in society. Kate was indeed the first woman to present her pieces on radio and later on television. It was difficult to land a steady contract and no-one wanted a woman involved in writing or talking about political things. Taking all this in stride, Kate works hard to fight for her chance, she makes tough choices and along the way finds love, family and peace of some kind.
This is a wonderful story, but one that is based on so many truths and it is definitely an emotional read! I strongly recommend this for all fans of historical fiction and history as such!
As Kate sets out to save this girl and find her truth, we are also introduced to Rick, a fellow journalist who steps in to help her out. Little do they know that this small good deed will go a very long way. The author gives us a glimpse into how the war affected the countries, people and their way of life. We also get a glimpse into the mind of the average American and the impacts on their lives. With a focus on the two main characters and glimpses into their families, this story is one of resilience and strength in one o the most difficult times.
I have read a lot of stories set during the WWII, but this is the first one that focuses on the world post war. This was refreshing and enlightening. It is heart breaking to read about everything that happened, but the most is little Mia's story. The author brings in an unexpected twist towards the end that I honestly did not see coming, but one which brings this entire story together in the end.
I think the author has done a great job in portraying the lives of women and the expectations from them in society. Kate was indeed the first woman to present her pieces on radio and later on television. It was difficult to land a steady contract and no-one wanted a woman involved in writing or talking about political things. Taking all this in stride, Kate works hard to fight for her chance, she makes tough choices and along the way finds love, family and peace of some kind.
This is a wonderful story, but one that is based on so many truths and it is definitely an emotional read! I strongly recommend this for all fans of historical fiction and history as such!
July 12, 2021
The Lost Girl of Berlin by Ella Carey is a moving story about a woman reporter trying to find work after World War II. Kate is a reporter, a free-lance reporter, who is on a 10-month journey sponsored by the US Army, viewing the aftermath of World War II. She is the only female. She has found a place amongst the male reporters and is loving the work. One day on a tour of Berlin, the transport passes an abandoned and destroyed house. On the front steps sits an abandoned and destroyed young girl. Kate tries to get the transport to stop but the driver isn't able to hear he. It preys on her mind and so she and another reporter return to the house, pick up the girl, and bring her back to the hotel. The next day, the other reporter, Rick, goes off to arrange a solution for the girl. He finds her a home with childhood friends who are German and thus begins a life-long relationship with startling consequences.
Life as a reporter was not what Kate had expected. She faced discrimination of the worst sort, was given only "women's topics" to report on, and was flat-out refused work. It took her several years to prove her worth. One of the worst things was that the media refused to hire someone who might up and get married or pregnant so relationships were out. Kate slugged along, working part time at a deli to make ends meet. Meanwhile her relationship with her sister went from bad to worse. They had a lot of history and neither one was able to give a little. It made both of their loves more difficult. Kate was a fabulous character, embodying females of the era. She was a good person; she just wanted to do her job, but was not allowed, a situation many women found themselves in at this point. Women need to read this book to see how far they have come, how hard some of the early movers had to work in order to pave the way. Carey has told a fabulous story here, one which needed to be told. I highly recommend this book.
I was invited to read a free e-ARC of The Lost Girl of Berlin by Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #netgalley #thelostgirlofberlin
Life as a reporter was not what Kate had expected. She faced discrimination of the worst sort, was given only "women's topics" to report on, and was flat-out refused work. It took her several years to prove her worth. One of the worst things was that the media refused to hire someone who might up and get married or pregnant so relationships were out. Kate slugged along, working part time at a deli to make ends meet. Meanwhile her relationship with her sister went from bad to worse. They had a lot of history and neither one was able to give a little. It made both of their loves more difficult. Kate was a fabulous character, embodying females of the era. She was a good person; she just wanted to do her job, but was not allowed, a situation many women found themselves in at this point. Women need to read this book to see how far they have come, how hard some of the early movers had to work in order to pave the way. Carey has told a fabulous story here, one which needed to be told. I highly recommend this book.
I was invited to read a free e-ARC of The Lost Girl of Berlin by Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #netgalley #thelostgirlofberlin
February 25, 2022
An inspiring story!
This and its predecessor, The Lost Girl of New York, are amazing! They are inspiring as they tell, each in its own way, the stories that overlap. They deal with the roles of women, who during WWII were asked to step up to keep the country moving forward. They made heroic efforts to do jobs beyond any training they had, learning on the job. But when the war ended, the returning service men wanted to step back into their jobs and the women were told that their place was to serve their men, run their homes well and produce the next generation. I am mind blown that everyone from the government down took a very strong stand on this. Magazines, radio and the newest means of media, television, conspired to show women the way they were to move forward in their lives. How to feed your husband, decorate his home, raise properly behaved children, remain attractive to your breadwinner were what women were schooled in by every source. Gender roles were very strongly made clear and an entire generation of women were pushed back into giving up their dreams, ambitions and self-determination they had assumed in a time of need.
The stories in these books follow women who resisted the attempts to redefine them. They fought to be treated with respect, to bring other women out of the societal strait jacket.
As they educate us about the effects that time had on all of us, they are deeply satisfying, entrancing and very hard to put down. Such well-written books aren't given enough accolades. Thank you, Ella Carey!
This and its predecessor, The Lost Girl of New York, are amazing! They are inspiring as they tell, each in its own way, the stories that overlap. They deal with the roles of women, who during WWII were asked to step up to keep the country moving forward. They made heroic efforts to do jobs beyond any training they had, learning on the job. But when the war ended, the returning service men wanted to step back into their jobs and the women were told that their place was to serve their men, run their homes well and produce the next generation. I am mind blown that everyone from the government down took a very strong stand on this. Magazines, radio and the newest means of media, television, conspired to show women the way they were to move forward in their lives. How to feed your husband, decorate his home, raise properly behaved children, remain attractive to your breadwinner were what women were schooled in by every source. Gender roles were very strongly made clear and an entire generation of women were pushed back into giving up their dreams, ambitions and self-determination they had assumed in a time of need.
The stories in these books follow women who resisted the attempts to redefine them. They fought to be treated with respect, to bring other women out of the societal strait jacket.
As they educate us about the effects that time had on all of us, they are deeply satisfying, entrancing and very hard to put down. Such well-written books aren't given enough accolades. Thank you, Ella Carey!
July 13, 2021
It’s 1946 and World War II has come to an end. The aftermath of the war lives on and Kate Mancini, a war correspondent is in Berlin, Germany reporting her stories back to New York. Kate encounters an orphan Mia Stein whom she rescues. Kate and a fellow journalist Rick Shearer find a safe house for Mia to live. The child was mute, but had an immediate connection with Kate. Kate must return to New York but vows to stay in touch with Mia. Meanwhile, Rick lands his dream job, but Kate is denied a job and is told to go get married and raise a family. Kate and Rick find themselves traveling together, but when Rick is arrested and falsely accused of being a communist, Kate must do everything she can to free the man she loves, including finding Mia and asking her to help them. This was such a great continuation of the Daughters of New York series. The author does an amazing job of bridging these two stories together. I really enjoyed the chemistry of the main characters, and the bravery that they had to endure in order to survive. This was an amazing, emotional, well written, heartbreaking story of family, friendship, love and surviving one of the most difficult times in history.
Thank you Ella Carey for another emotional and wonderful story. The storyline was captivating, the characters were relatable and the story is unforgettable. I highly recommend this series, it was absolutely amazing.
Thank you Ella Carey for another emotional and wonderful story. The storyline was captivating, the characters were relatable and the story is unforgettable. I highly recommend this series, it was absolutely amazing.
December 29, 2021
Kate Mancini is a female journalist reporting on the aftermath of WW2. Travelling through Berlin in 1946, Kate spots a girl, alone, mute, hungry, scared. She takes her to a place of safety before returning home to the US.
The Lost Girl of Berlin is an historical novel set in the aftermath of WW2. The world is adjusting to peace. Men and women are negotiating the changed circumstances.
Kate is a young woman, determined to prove herself equal to any male journalist. She has a solid friendship with many of the male correspondents in Berlin but none of their opportunities. The gender politics were infuriating as Kate is judged by virtue of being a woman rather than her worth as a journalist.
One man in particular, Rick, sees Kate as his equal and wishes to start a relationship with her as well as supporting her career. However, his family is wealthy and has strict expectations about his future life and wife. Are the couple fated to stay apart?
Alongside this stalled romance and the career trials, there are other perspectives and subplots. There is the unhappiness of Rick's mother and the uneasy sibling relationship Kate has with her sister Bianca. The rescue of orphan Mia and her subsequent story is emotional. It allows us to see the softer side to Kate which contrasts with the hard headed journalist persona.
The Lost Girl of Berlin is an emotional and heartwarming story of love and peace.
The Lost Girl of Berlin is an historical novel set in the aftermath of WW2. The world is adjusting to peace. Men and women are negotiating the changed circumstances.
Kate is a young woman, determined to prove herself equal to any male journalist. She has a solid friendship with many of the male correspondents in Berlin but none of their opportunities. The gender politics were infuriating as Kate is judged by virtue of being a woman rather than her worth as a journalist.
One man in particular, Rick, sees Kate as his equal and wishes to start a relationship with her as well as supporting her career. However, his family is wealthy and has strict expectations about his future life and wife. Are the couple fated to stay apart?
Alongside this stalled romance and the career trials, there are other perspectives and subplots. There is the unhappiness of Rick's mother and the uneasy sibling relationship Kate has with her sister Bianca. The rescue of orphan Mia and her subsequent story is emotional. It allows us to see the softer side to Kate which contrasts with the hard headed journalist persona.
The Lost Girl of Berlin is an emotional and heartwarming story of love and peace.
January 12, 2022
The Lost Girl of Berlin is written by Ella Carey. It is a fast paced story set in Berlin after World War II. Ella takes a different look at a very common problem, loosing families.
As a truck filled with journalists headed into Berlin and their “tents”, Kate Mancini noticed a little girl with a doll sitting on the steps of one of the destroyed mansions they passed. She was in a ragged dress and had obviously been on the streets for a while as determined by her forlorn look and dirty clothes. The truck continued on its way; but when they reached the “tents”, Kate couldn’t help thinking of the little girl and wanting to go back. With the help of fellow journalist, Rick Stevens, she goes back to find Mia and take her under her protection. They find that the horror of what happened to Mia has left her unable to speak. Kate wants to help her; but finds her way blocked simply because Kate is a woman.
When Kate returns to America, she wants to continue being a reporter; but with the men coming back from the war, positions are going to them. Kate is offered a position writing “women’s fluff”. After reporting on war and serious incidents, this is definitely not what Kate wants to write.
When Rick is accused of being a communist, Kate comes to his side to see what she can do. Kate returns to Europe to get Mia to prove he was working to save her instead of another topic. Will this help or hurt her career?
As a truck filled with journalists headed into Berlin and their “tents”, Kate Mancini noticed a little girl with a doll sitting on the steps of one of the destroyed mansions they passed. She was in a ragged dress and had obviously been on the streets for a while as determined by her forlorn look and dirty clothes. The truck continued on its way; but when they reached the “tents”, Kate couldn’t help thinking of the little girl and wanting to go back. With the help of fellow journalist, Rick Stevens, she goes back to find Mia and take her under her protection. They find that the horror of what happened to Mia has left her unable to speak. Kate wants to help her; but finds her way blocked simply because Kate is a woman.
When Kate returns to America, she wants to continue being a reporter; but with the men coming back from the war, positions are going to them. Kate is offered a position writing “women’s fluff”. After reporting on war and serious incidents, this is definitely not what Kate wants to write.
When Rick is accused of being a communist, Kate comes to his side to see what she can do. Kate returns to Europe to get Mia to prove he was working to save her instead of another topic. Will this help or hurt her career?
August 3, 2021
Remember the Morelli family from A New York Secret? In that book Tom featured prominently, together with his girl Lily. The Lost Girl of Berlin tells the story of Tom’s neighbour Kate Mancini. Kate grew up next door to the Morelli family, together with her sister Bianca. Two Italian families living in the Village.
It’s 1946 and Kate is in Germany, reporting on the aftermath of the devastating World War 2. While traveling through Berlin, she happens upon a little girl of about 10 years old. She is sitting in the rubble in front of a blown-up house, all alone. Kate cannot do anything else but rescue the mute little girl.
Luckily Kate is not alone on her tour through Germany. One of the other journalists is the handsome and caring Rick Shearer. Together they pick up the girl and bring her to safety with friends of Rick, who live in Germany.
Returning to the United States, Kate’s hopes are crushed, as women are simply not hired for jobs that men could do instead. While Rick easily gets an important job as a reporter, Kate struggles to get even a small freelance job reporting on women’s topics. It takes all of her energy to get her career on track, so much that she cannot afford herself to fall in love with Rick.
But then tragedy strikes. Will the German orphan ever speak again? Will Rick’s reputation survive the post-war years?
Author Ella Carey has written a strong second novel in her Daughters of New York series. I liked it even better than I did A New York Secret. Just like in A New York Secret the protagonist is an American woman and most of her battles are fought in America. Most of the story in The Lost Girl of Berlin is set in post-war America, as opposed to America during the war in A New York Secret. Again a strong female protagonist is the shining star of the novel. And Kate even has historical origins!
In the author’s note Carey tells the reader that “parts of Kate’s professional journey are inspired by the life of Pauline Frederick, the pioneering American female broadcast journalist.” Doing a little research online I learn that Frederick started her career in journalism already as a high school student. When she was 18 years old, she had to have her womb removed, leaving her unable to ever have children. Frederick decided to devote all of her time to a career. After high school she studied at the American University in Washington, where she received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in political science and international law. In her work as a journalist she encountered the problem that men usually weren’t interviewed by women. That is why she turned to interviewing the men’s wives instead. She has had to work hard and fight for her place in the masculine world of broadcast journalism. This historical story behind the character of Kate gives the novel just a little bit more depth.
Is there no flaw in this novel? Unfortunately, that is not the case. Just as I remarked in my review of A New York Secret some characters in The Lost Girl of Berlin have quite the sensational change of heart. For example, one of the characters switches suddenly to the totally opposite of the opinions he has expressed throughout the book. Almost the entire novel he is an arrogant aristocrat with a low opinion about girls of lower class, especially with a foreign background like Kate’s. Suddenly he bursts into tears, is sorry for everything he has ever said and devotes himself again to his family. I think in real life these things take a little more time, making this feel a bit forced and unrealistic.
All in all, however, I can only say that I loved reading The Lost Girl of Berlin and that I am most certainly looking forward to the next book in the series! Hopefully I won’t have to wait too long!
It’s 1946 and Kate is in Germany, reporting on the aftermath of the devastating World War 2. While traveling through Berlin, she happens upon a little girl of about 10 years old. She is sitting in the rubble in front of a blown-up house, all alone. Kate cannot do anything else but rescue the mute little girl.
Luckily Kate is not alone on her tour through Germany. One of the other journalists is the handsome and caring Rick Shearer. Together they pick up the girl and bring her to safety with friends of Rick, who live in Germany.
Returning to the United States, Kate’s hopes are crushed, as women are simply not hired for jobs that men could do instead. While Rick easily gets an important job as a reporter, Kate struggles to get even a small freelance job reporting on women’s topics. It takes all of her energy to get her career on track, so much that she cannot afford herself to fall in love with Rick.
But then tragedy strikes. Will the German orphan ever speak again? Will Rick’s reputation survive the post-war years?
Author Ella Carey has written a strong second novel in her Daughters of New York series. I liked it even better than I did A New York Secret. Just like in A New York Secret the protagonist is an American woman and most of her battles are fought in America. Most of the story in The Lost Girl of Berlin is set in post-war America, as opposed to America during the war in A New York Secret. Again a strong female protagonist is the shining star of the novel. And Kate even has historical origins!
In the author’s note Carey tells the reader that “parts of Kate’s professional journey are inspired by the life of Pauline Frederick, the pioneering American female broadcast journalist.” Doing a little research online I learn that Frederick started her career in journalism already as a high school student. When she was 18 years old, she had to have her womb removed, leaving her unable to ever have children. Frederick decided to devote all of her time to a career. After high school she studied at the American University in Washington, where she received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in political science and international law. In her work as a journalist she encountered the problem that men usually weren’t interviewed by women. That is why she turned to interviewing the men’s wives instead. She has had to work hard and fight for her place in the masculine world of broadcast journalism. This historical story behind the character of Kate gives the novel just a little bit more depth.
Is there no flaw in this novel? Unfortunately, that is not the case. Just as I remarked in my review of A New York Secret some characters in The Lost Girl of Berlin have quite the sensational change of heart. For example, one of the characters switches suddenly to the totally opposite of the opinions he has expressed throughout the book. Almost the entire novel he is an arrogant aristocrat with a low opinion about girls of lower class, especially with a foreign background like Kate’s. Suddenly he bursts into tears, is sorry for everything he has ever said and devotes himself again to his family. I think in real life these things take a little more time, making this feel a bit forced and unrealistic.
All in all, however, I can only say that I loved reading The Lost Girl of Berlin and that I am most certainly looking forward to the next book in the series! Hopefully I won’t have to wait too long!
July 16, 2021
I love Ella Carey’s books having read all of them so was really looking forward to this new title. Ms Carey has the ability to capture your attention from page 1 and draw you into another world, time and set of characters.
This is a well researched historical fiction about a young girl Mia Stein and her rescuers, reporters Kate Mancini and Rick Shearer. They were in Germany reporting on the aftermath of the War when they come across Mia. Mia stays in Germany after Kate and Rick ensure she is cared for by a family friend of Rick’s but she is always in Kate’s thoughts.
Back in America Kate struggles to be employed as a woman journalist while Rick’s career leaps forward. Women were encouraged not to seek employment but to marry, have children and look after their family. Kate just wants to be a journalist and it is near impossible to find her place in a man’s world. Her strength of conviction and passion make her achieve her dreams.
Rick is accused of being a communist sympathiser and it is up to Kate to prove his innocence with the help of Mia.
This is a beautifully written story of love, despair, loyalty, friendship but also of the heart wrenching horrors of what families went through during the War.
A must read for lovers of historical fiction.
This is a well researched historical fiction about a young girl Mia Stein and her rescuers, reporters Kate Mancini and Rick Shearer. They were in Germany reporting on the aftermath of the War when they come across Mia. Mia stays in Germany after Kate and Rick ensure she is cared for by a family friend of Rick’s but she is always in Kate’s thoughts.
Back in America Kate struggles to be employed as a woman journalist while Rick’s career leaps forward. Women were encouraged not to seek employment but to marry, have children and look after their family. Kate just wants to be a journalist and it is near impossible to find her place in a man’s world. Her strength of conviction and passion make her achieve her dreams.
Rick is accused of being a communist sympathiser and it is up to Kate to prove his innocence with the help of Mia.
This is a beautifully written story of love, despair, loyalty, friendship but also of the heart wrenching horrors of what families went through during the War.
A must read for lovers of historical fiction.
July 17, 2021
Kate Mancini has worked hard to become a journalist. She is talented, driven and focussed, but no amount of talent, drive or focus can change the fact that the powers that be can't get past the fact that she is a female. They therefore think that she is only capable of reporting on issues that would be of interest to women.
Every now and again, Kate manages to get an opportunity for serious reporting. One of those is the opportunity to be the only woman journalist on a tour of post war Berlin, seeing the broken and damaged country that is left behind in the aftermath of the conflict. One day, as she is being driven through the streets of the Soviet controlled area of Berlin, Kate sees the forlorn figure of a young girl, seated on the stops of a destroyed house. Along with her fellow reporter, Rick Shearer, Mia finds her way back to the ruined house and finds the girl, still seated on the steps.
The young girl, Mia, is starving and is so traumatised by what she has endured that she can't speak. Kate is determined that she needs to find Mia's family, but Kate is only in Berlin for a few days so Rick arranges to place Mia with some old family friends.
Read more here
http://www.theintrepidreader.com/2021...
Every now and again, Kate manages to get an opportunity for serious reporting. One of those is the opportunity to be the only woman journalist on a tour of post war Berlin, seeing the broken and damaged country that is left behind in the aftermath of the conflict. One day, as she is being driven through the streets of the Soviet controlled area of Berlin, Kate sees the forlorn figure of a young girl, seated on the stops of a destroyed house. Along with her fellow reporter, Rick Shearer, Mia finds her way back to the ruined house and finds the girl, still seated on the steps.
The young girl, Mia, is starving and is so traumatised by what she has endured that she can't speak. Kate is determined that she needs to find Mia's family, but Kate is only in Berlin for a few days so Rick arranges to place Mia with some old family friends.
Read more here
http://www.theintrepidreader.com/2021...
July 29, 2021
Lost Girl--Will She Find a Home?
This book is the story of a young girl who lived in Berlin, whose family was routed from their home and forced to the countryside. The story here begins with the girl sitting on the front steps of her home, which had been destroyed by the war, just sitting there waiting for her family to return. Her family had been marched out of their home, along with everyone else in the neighborhood, and sent on a death march by the Nazis. Somehow the little girl had survived and made her way home.
It is also the story of an American news woman who saw the little girl sitting on the steps, had compassion on the little lost girl, and took her to her hotel room in Berlin and provided her with food and a place to stay while searching for family members who may have survived. Unfortunately, the little girl was the only survivor.
It is also the story of the news correspondent who was evacuated back to New York and advanced in her career, but never forgot the little girl. Would she ever be reunited with the little girl? Would her career advance?
Read this book to learn the answers to these questions. I could not put the book down and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did
This book is the story of a young girl who lived in Berlin, whose family was routed from their home and forced to the countryside. The story here begins with the girl sitting on the front steps of her home, which had been destroyed by the war, just sitting there waiting for her family to return. Her family had been marched out of their home, along with everyone else in the neighborhood, and sent on a death march by the Nazis. Somehow the little girl had survived and made her way home.
It is also the story of an American news woman who saw the little girl sitting on the steps, had compassion on the little lost girl, and took her to her hotel room in Berlin and provided her with food and a place to stay while searching for family members who may have survived. Unfortunately, the little girl was the only survivor.
It is also the story of the news correspondent who was evacuated back to New York and advanced in her career, but never forgot the little girl. Would she ever be reunited with the little girl? Would her career advance?
Read this book to learn the answers to these questions. I could not put the book down and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did
May 1, 2022
The Lost Girl of Berlin by Ella Carey 4/23/2022 Kindle
A pioneering woman reporter, Kate Mancini and her mate Rick are covering post war berlin when they spot a waif standing forlornly in front of a bomb-damaged mansion. Fearing she’ll die in the cold, they rescue the child, only to find her absent speech or identification. The book doesn’t remain in Berlin, but traces Kate’s family, and especially the struggles of a competitive woman in a man’s world. Kate, overflowing with talent, is forced to watch less talented men climb the ladder of success, in radio and emerging television.
Meanwhile, both Kate and Rick keep close ties to the growing child and her climb to a normal life. She is finally identified, named Mia, and while orphaned, she is reunited with grandparents. But Germany is split, and the child is moved east to the Russian sector. When high flying Rick is accused of communist connections, Kate journeys to Germany, for Mia's to acquit the man she now loves.
While the two main stories, child Mia and Kate’s career held my attention, I felt the sub plots of Kate’s other family members boring and distraction. Overall, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others.
A pioneering woman reporter, Kate Mancini and her mate Rick are covering post war berlin when they spot a waif standing forlornly in front of a bomb-damaged mansion. Fearing she’ll die in the cold, they rescue the child, only to find her absent speech or identification. The book doesn’t remain in Berlin, but traces Kate’s family, and especially the struggles of a competitive woman in a man’s world. Kate, overflowing with talent, is forced to watch less talented men climb the ladder of success, in radio and emerging television.
Meanwhile, both Kate and Rick keep close ties to the growing child and her climb to a normal life. She is finally identified, named Mia, and while orphaned, she is reunited with grandparents. But Germany is split, and the child is moved east to the Russian sector. When high flying Rick is accused of communist connections, Kate journeys to Germany, for Mia's to acquit the man she now loves.
While the two main stories, child Mia and Kate’s career held my attention, I felt the sub plots of Kate’s other family members boring and distraction. Overall, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others.
March 29, 2023
𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨 • 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝙶𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝙱𝚎𝚛𝚕𝚒𝚗
~ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮
~ @ellacarey_author
~ historical romance
“𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳? 𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘳𝘺!”
𝙴𝚡𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚝:
🔫 𝚆𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚆𝚊𝚛 𝚃𝚠𝚘
👗 𝙰 𝚠𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚝𝚛𝚢𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚖𝚊𝚗’𝚜 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍
💰 𝙰 𝚋𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚖𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛
👧 𝙰 𝚐𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚍𝚜𝚝 𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚛 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚘𝚜
This book was set in the aftermath of the Second World War where women are being told to marry and have children, go back to normalcy. But the MC Kate in this book wants to become a political journalist, but she also has a thing for fellow journalist Rick. But in a post war world, no woman can have a career and a man.
Kate and Rick’s characters are connected from the beginning of the book when they bond over helping a small child in Berlin, and work to reunite her with any family she may have. So there are two intertwining stories playing out.
Ella Carey has done a brilliant job of describing post war life for women, and how life was unfair to them in those times (and that it still can be) and the uphill battles many women faced. It was a really eye opening book that showed that even when war has supposedly stopped, it hasn’t everywhere.
~ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮
~ @ellacarey_author
~ historical romance
“𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳? 𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘳𝘺!”
𝙴𝚡𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚝:
🔫 𝚆𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚆𝚊𝚛 𝚃𝚠𝚘
👗 𝙰 𝚠𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚝𝚛𝚢𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚖𝚊𝚗’𝚜 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍
💰 𝙰 𝚋𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚖𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛
👧 𝙰 𝚐𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚍𝚜𝚝 𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚛 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚘𝚜
This book was set in the aftermath of the Second World War where women are being told to marry and have children, go back to normalcy. But the MC Kate in this book wants to become a political journalist, but she also has a thing for fellow journalist Rick. But in a post war world, no woman can have a career and a man.
Kate and Rick’s characters are connected from the beginning of the book when they bond over helping a small child in Berlin, and work to reunite her with any family she may have. So there are two intertwining stories playing out.
Ella Carey has done a brilliant job of describing post war life for women, and how life was unfair to them in those times (and that it still can be) and the uphill battles many women faced. It was a really eye opening book that showed that even when war has supposedly stopped, it hasn’t everywhere.
July 13, 2021
The Lost Girl of Berlin though fictionalized is inspired by the first US female journalist. The setting of this novel is post world war two Germany and the changing times of America where women were encouraged to be wives, mothers and be supportive towards their husbands. Katia and Bianca though are sisters have gone in two completely different directions. Kate wants to make a difference in journalism and is ready to face all the difficulties in the man's world. Bianca on the other hand wants a beautiful American dream of a beautiful family. In the midst of this is the lost girl of Berlin who Kate and Rick rescue in the beginning of the novel.
This novel is just fantastic. All the characters in this novel are in search of their dreams against all the odds. It was interesting to read about the post war American women and the role they were asked to play after the war. The struggle that women had to face in the world of journalism, radio and television post war is the highlight of this novel. I loved reading this novel.
This novel is just fantastic. All the characters in this novel are in search of their dreams against all the odds. It was interesting to read about the post war American women and the role they were asked to play after the war. The struggle that women had to face in the world of journalism, radio and television post war is the highlight of this novel. I loved reading this novel.
July 18, 2022
Wonderful book
This is the second book in this series - both stand alone novels but this one is better if you’ve read A New York Secret first. Vivid descriptions of bombed out, destroyed Berlin begin the book and then continue with vivid descriptions of the United States and the changed circumstances of the women who had worked so hard during the war doing all the jobs vacated by all the men sent to fight WWII. I was too young during this time to realize these realities and what a mind-opening revelation I got from reading this book. I vaguely remember the McCarthy era (or remember it from history classes) and it’s mainly unjust accusations against mainly innocent people that they were communists but that, too, was dealt with in this book. I have been reading lots of WWII historical novels but this book starts at the end of the War and deals with its aftermath. What a great story!
This is the second book in this series - both stand alone novels but this one is better if you’ve read A New York Secret first. Vivid descriptions of bombed out, destroyed Berlin begin the book and then continue with vivid descriptions of the United States and the changed circumstances of the women who had worked so hard during the war doing all the jobs vacated by all the men sent to fight WWII. I was too young during this time to realize these realities and what a mind-opening revelation I got from reading this book. I vaguely remember the McCarthy era (or remember it from history classes) and it’s mainly unjust accusations against mainly innocent people that they were communists but that, too, was dealt with in this book. I have been reading lots of WWII historical novels but this book starts at the end of the War and deals with its aftermath. What a great story!
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