Born in rijswijk, holland, to a dutch mother and english. An interview with actor and voice artist liam gerrard by imogen matthews, author, the hidden village 27th july 2018 liam gerrard and i have recently finished work on the audio production of my historical novel, the hidden village. The hidden village is her first historical fiction novel. The sequel to her bestselling novel, the hidden village, is published in. She writes historical fiction based on true stories from holland in the second world war.
The hidden village by imogen matthews author naomi finley. For me, it was an exhilarating and thrilling process to be working with a professional actor and hearing the way he brought the words ive written brought to life. Imogen matthews is the author of the hidden village, an intriguing historical fiction, and it is a pleasure to hand over my blog to her, today. The hidden village a story of survival in ww2 holland by. Nov 27, 2017 author imogen matthews discusses the genesis of her bestselling novel the hidden villlage, a story of survival in ww2 holland. Get inside the hidden village and find out more about the impact of the exceptional circumstances on the very real characters and dilemmas. Imogen matthews, author of the hidden village youtube. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Jul, 2017 the hidden village, however, while just as true to the horrors of the holocaust, allows the readers to not just be reminded of what has happened but to also be able to immerse themselves into a world of well written fiction.
Imogen matthews is an awardwinning and amazon bestselling novelist with her historical novel, the hidden village. The hidden village by imogen matthews, everyone brave is forgiven by chris cleave, the kommandants mistress by sherri sze. Today imogen has generously offered an amazon audiobook code for the hidden village to a lucky lindas book. Buy the hidden village book online at low prices in india.
Imogen matthews audio books, best sellers, author bio. Focused specifically on how the events of the holocaust. This book is set in holland during world war ii and it features the work of the dutch resistance, who hid people from the german army. The hidden village a story of survival in ww2 holland by imogen.
In the prologue, the author mentions that the book is a compilation of stories told by a relative. I was delighted to stay in with imogen matthews last year to celebrate her book the hidden village. Imogen matthews is a best selling author who is based in oxford. The hidden village, by imogen matthews, was a phenomenal read. Liam gerrard and i have recently finished work on the audio production of my historical novel, the hidden village. Imogen matthews oxfordbased, award winning historical fiction writer of bestselling novel, the hidden village, set in wwii holland. Today, im equally pleased to welcome imogen back to lindas book bag with a guest post all about writing a sequel as hidden in the shadows is released. The sequel to her bestselling novel, the hidden village, is published in december 2019 and she is currently writing a third novel based on another true story from holland in the second world war. Two years ago, i gave my very first book talk for the hidden village.
Focused specifically on how the events of the holocaust affected holland during the 1940s, the hidden village of the title refers to the truelife story of a group of jewish people hiding from the germans and hitlers agenda. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Buy the hidden village by imogen matthews from waterstones today. I was pleasantly surprised by this audiobook, for the wellwritten characters and storyline imogen matthews crafted, and also for the great job that liam gerrard did with the narration.
Imogen lives in the university town of oxford and likes to write outside, hidden away in the beautiful gardens of oxford colleges or in a secluded spot at waterperry gardens. Imogen matthews is an oxfordbased, awardwinning author and journalist with an interest in forgotten stories from ww2 holland. Today imogen has generously offered an amazon audiobook code for the hidden village to a lucky lindas book bag reader. Imogen matthews is the awardwinning author of the hidden village, a historical fiction novel set in ww2 holland. Imogen retells the story of the hidden village with characters drawn from real life and from her imagination. They were helped by a group of men and women and children in the nearby village. The hidden village, was created by the group and also was hidden deep in the woods. The hidden village by imogen a matthews, paperback. Mar 19, 2017 the hidden village, by imogen matthews, was a phenomenal read. May 31, 2017 imogen matthews lives in oxford, england and is the author of two romantic fiction enovels. This is a fictitious account of a hidden village that was actually created in veluwe, a national park in holland. A story of survival in ww2 holland kindle edition by imogen matthews 20190206t03.
The hidden village is her first foray into historical. Aug 19, 2018 i am really happy today to be talking to imogen matthews who lives in the beautiful university town of oxford. Jul, 2017 imogen matthews lives in oxford, england and is the author of two romantic fiction enovels. The hidden village archives books in my handbag blog. Earlier this year i had the pleasure of staying in with imogen matthews and finding out all about her book the hidden village in a post you can read here. An unforgettable ww2 novel untold ww2 stories by imogen matthews isbn.
Imogen matthews is an awardwinning author who lives in the beautiful university town of oxford. If you liked reading books by imogen matthews, enjoy historical fiction, or have some of your own wwii stories to share, please dont hesitate to get in touch. Imogen matthews lives in oxford, england, and is the author of two romantic fiction novels. Focused specifically on how the events of the holocaust affected holland during the 1940s, the hidden village. Before she wrote the hidden village, she published two romantic fiction enovels under her. The hidden village is her first foray into historical fiction. The hidden village is a book based on events that took place during wwii, but it is. Before she wrote the hidden village, she published two romantic fiction enovels under her pen name, alex johnson.
Stumbling across history with imogen matthews books in my. About imogen matthews books best selling author oxford. The hidden village is available for purchase on your local amazon. The hidden village by imogen a matthews, paperback barnes.
Born in rijswijk, holland, to a dutch mother and english father, the family moved to england when imogen. For me, it was an exhilarating and thrilling process to be. The hidden village is a cracking good story in its own right when you read it, but when you are able to lay back in your favourite chair or drive along in your car or sit back comfortably on a train carriage seat on a long journey and let it soar over you effortlessly from the trained voice of a professional actor, it is simply a delight. Find out about lisebeth, sofie, jan and oscar as they soundlessly creep through their adolescence, in a chaotic world. The hidden village by imogen matthews is a novel based on a real place deep in the vierhouten woods in holland. Buy a cheap copy of the hidden village book by imogen matthews. Imogen has strong connections with the netherlands. The blog of oxfordbased, awardwinning author, imogen matthews, focusing on her research and writing of her novels set in wwii holland. A story of survival in ww2 holland kindle edition by imogen matthews admin february 6, 2019 the hidden village. Born in rijswijk, holland, to a dutch mother and english father, the family moved to england when imogen was very young. A gripping and unforgettable story of survival set in ww2 holland untold ww2 stories book 1 english edition ebook. Imogen matthews is the awardwinning author of the hidden village, a historical novel set in wartime holland.
The author guides you towards the uncertain ending. Imogen matthews oxfordbased, award winning historical fiction writer of bestselling novel. About imogen matthews imogen matthews lives in oxford, england and is the author of two romantic fiction enovels. Within weeks of publication in 2017, the hidden village became an international. Within weeks of publication in 2017, the hidden village became an international bestseller, ranking highly in amazons mostread book. Stumbling across history with imogen matthews books in. Before she wrote the hidden village, she published two. Author imogen matthews discusses the genesis of her bestselling novel the hidden villlage, a story of survival in ww2 holland. Home books about blog contact back the hidden village. Imogen matthews oxfordbased, award winning historical fiction writer of best selling novel, the hidden village, set in wwii holland. I was amazed by how many of the dutch fought the nazis in their own way. Imogen matthews is the author of the hidden village. On opening the email, i was delighted to read about how she stumbled upon history and the real hidden village.
One comment on an interview with actor and voice artist liam gerrard by imogen matthews, author, the hidden village jessie cahalin on august 3rd, 2018 3. The hidden village is her first foray into historical fiction and ya. Posted september 11, 2018 by lomeraniel in audiobooks, fiction. She was born in holland to a dutch mother and english father and moved to england when she was still a baby. The hidden village and hidden in the shadows are published by amsterdam publishers, based in the netherlands. The hidden village audiobook imogen matthews audible. Focused specifically on how the events of the holocaust affected holland during the 1940s, the hidden village of the title refers to the truelife story of a group of jewish people hiding from the germans and hitler s agenda. The hidden village is published by amsterdam publishers, based in the netherlands. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The book tells the story of the inhabitants and refugees living in the fictional village of berkenhout during wwii. I liked the forest setting, which was different than other books ive read about nazi occupation. Imogen matthews is english and lives in the beautiful university town of oxford.
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