Böcker av Marina Koulouri

Amidst stories of triumphs and tragedies, unrequited love, and the irriversible consequences of our choices, this Historical fiction short stories collection will transport you to both the dizzying heights and the darkest abysses of the human soul.Meet Erhard Blut, long before he transformed into a formidable Gestapo interrogator, and bear witness to Georgette's devastating journey from a loving sister to a traitor fueled by deep-rooted hatred. Uncover the profound love that forever imprinted Louis's heart and unlock the hidden secret harboured by Klaus Molnich. In a heartfelt and introspective letter, Oberstleutnant von H. bares his last thoughts to Winter, while Aunt Martha reflects on her desire for an ever-lasting reunion with her beloved, Johann.Twelve characters with little space but huge impact in the award-winning Historical novel 'Winter Pale' share their sweet and unkind, heartwarming and upsetting, mellow and spicy tales in this short stories collection of good and evil, light and darkness, that will thrill lovers of anthologies like the Fall of Poppies and Frozen in Time, as well as readers who enjoy character-driven plots with the ambience of 1930s and WWII London, Paris, and Berlin.Trigger warning: This book contains material related to violence, abuse, sex, and foul language that some readers may find disturbing.

This Historical Fiction Company Highly Recommended novel is a passionate historical romance full of suspense, guilty secrets, and dilemmas, set in the captivating scene of WW2 Paris.For 20-year-old Winter Pale, choices were never an option. Living in Paris, a British woman so far away from home, her only happiness is her childhood memories. When the city falls under Nazi occupation comes a time of struggle for survival; a time when love starts to bloom.Winter's heart is torn between two men, a French Resistance fighter and an SS major, both of which are definitely books not to be judged by their covers. They are mortal enemies, and Winter knows that if she chooses one side over the next, the consequences may be dire.As her expectations are subverted, Winter realizes that she has to choose more than the man; it is her own path in life that she must decide on. She has lived all her life in a vicious circle of fault and guilt. Will she find the strength for the ultimate act of free will that will help her regain her self-esteem and confidence? What will the cost be for her emancipation?If you're a fan of Suite Francaise and Captain Corelli's mandolin, you'll keep on turning the pages in this moving wartime romantic adventure.