Synopsis
‘A masterpiece’ – Lisa Scottoline
In 1944, during one of the fiercest conflicts the world has ever known, three strangers’ lives collide . . .
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EVERY SECOND COUNTS
An orphan with no prospects, Charlie Matters’ life has always been a fight for survival. He emerged miraculously unscathed from the Blitz, but there’s no telling when the next bomb will fall, or whether it...
Details
23 October 2025496 pages
9781035015801Imprint: Pan
Reviews
Oliver Twist meets the Blitz when powerhouse author David Baldacci turns his pen from thrillers to historical fiction . . . Baldacci beautifully explores the dark side lurking under the London Blitz's romanticized image – Strangers in Time is a beautiful read that will linger long in the memoryKate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Briar Club
In Baldacci’s virtuosic hands, this is not only a masterpiece of a historical thriller but also a profound and even poetic exploration of the eternal power of friendship, grace and love to overcome the harshest cruelty of war, hatred and evilLisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of What Happened To The Bennetts
A riveting story of secrets, betrayals and unlikely friendships during World War II. An emotional web that keeps spinning – and keeps you guessing – right until the startling finishMitch Albom, New York Times bestselling author of The Little Liar
A totally engrossing novel about war, friendship and the resilience of youth. A book that will stay with youAnn Cleeves, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Vera Stanhope and Shetland series
