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In The Blood Of The Greeks (Intertwined Souls Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Mary Dee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 414 ratings
A story of unlikely friendship and forbidden love, heart-pounding suspense, and an epic tale set in war-ravaged Greece during World War II. Two women, one the daughter of a German SS Officer and the other a fiery Greek woman, are in a race against time to help Jews and Allies escape the clutches of the Germans. Their clandestine operation hangs by a thread, and discovery means certain death.

After the death of her mother at the hands of the SS Officer, Zoe Lambros's faith was shattered. Zoe is determined to defy the enemy in every way she can--including a festering urge to kill the Commander's daughter, Eva Muller. Eva has a tortured past, and a secret, if revealed, will lead to certain death at the hands of her father.

Although Eva and Zoe ought to be adversaries, fate draws them together to collaborate on a quest to save lives instead of working against each other. They find themselves in an improbable friendship that is able to overcome the hurdles that separate them, and while they are working together to assist Jews for their escape, their improbable friendship develops into love.

***Formerly published under the name of Mary D. Brooks***


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- Finalist: Fiction - Historical - Event/Era - 2015 Readers' Favorite
- Finalist Gay/Lesbian Fiction - International Book Awards 2015
- Finalist First Novel - IAN (Independent Author Network) Book Of The Year Awards 2015
- Finalist Outstanding Historical Fiction - IAN (Independent Author Network) Book Of The Year Awards 2015
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    March 26, 2015
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Rated as one of the Best Historical Romance Novels by Bookbub (July 3, 2018)

This is a superb YA historical romance of a young woman's lesbian awakening. A romance forged in war that will take your breath away. -- Kelsey, YA Review Blog

Forbidden love, heart racing suspense, an epic tale set in war-ravaged Greece. This classic is not to be missed." -- Roberta Kagan, Best Selling Author - All My Love, Detrick

Mary D. Brooks has written a novel that is not only superb, but the plot, the development of the characters, and the setting are perfect. It is an emotional roller coaster ride, but a good one. The story is gripping, the protagonists are amazing and well formed, the setting is realistic, and their friendship is wonderful. - Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite

 An amazing story set against the horrors of World War II...There are many novels that take place during World War II. To write one that stands out in the crowd takes not only a great story, but intriguing characters, heart, passion, fear, and unfortunately blood. -- SPR
Another powerful novel from Mary D. Brooks. As always the narrative is underpinned by detailed research that captures the setting perfectly whilst the romantic leads are superbly rendered. Mary D Brooks simply writes wonderful romance and her books are a genuine joy to read. - Danny / Amazon.co.uk

One of the most powerful WW2 romances I have ever read. Beautifully described with engaging characters and tastefully written I feel I have found a true gem in author Mary Brooks and look forward to reading her other books. -Diane / Goodreads
A wonderfully told tale of life, love and prejudices, In The Blood Of The Greeks proves another excellent release from Mary D Brooks and one sure to garner her many more followers. It is recommended without reservation - BookViral

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Awards:
- Finalist: Fiction - Historical - Event/Era - 2015 Readers' Favorite

- Finalist Gay/Lesbian Fiction - International Book Awards 2015
- Finalist First Novel - IAN (Independent Author Network) Book Of The Year Awards 2015

- Finalist Outstanding Historical Fiction - IAN (Independent Author Network) Book Of The Year Awards 2015

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00VA3W1OY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ AUSXIP Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 5th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Intertwined Souls Series
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 414 ratings

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  1. Mary D. Brooks

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    Mary is an award-winning author from Australia with a literary career spanning five decades. She began by crafting short stories about the antics of neighborhood misfits, which found their way into various Australian and U.S. magazines. Along the way, she ventured into non-fiction, but it was her deep-rooted passion for history—particularly the courageous women of the Greek Resistance during World War II—that inspired her to explore their stories through fiction.

    Her debut full-length novel, In the Blood of the Greeks, was released in 2001 alongside the short story You Must Remember This, published under the title Out of Darkness.

    Since then, Mary has received multiple accolades for her historical fiction, romance, and urban fantasy works. One of the proudest moments of her career came when In the Blood of the Greeks—along with its companion non-fiction volume, In the Blood of the Greeks: The Illustrated Companion—was chosen by the Jewish Museum of Greece for its collection on the Holocaust in Greece during World War II.

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    Mary has won multiple awards for her historical fiction, romance, and urban fantasy novels. She lives in Australia and has been writing for fifty years, beginning with short stories about the antics of neighborhood misfits. She's written short fiction stories for various Australian and US magazines and some non-fiction articles. It wasn't until 2000 that she realized she wanted to delve into World War II and women of the resistance. Her first full-length novel, "In The Blood of the Greeks" was published in 2001 together with the short story "You Must Remember This" under the title "Out of Darkness." One book led to another and her characters haven't shut since then!

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Customers praise this historical romance novel for its beautiful combination of true history and multiple storylines. The book features strong, well-developed characters and is emotionally charged on several levels, with one customer noting how the author conveys the horror and bravery of the time period. Customers find the writing style amazing and the pacing engaging.

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Customers love the story of this historical romance novel, appreciating its beautiful combination of true history and multiple narrative threads beyond the central theme.

"...story about sacrifice, pain, broken innocence and love that no one was anticipating...." Read more

"...There actually are several story lines beyond this central theme and involves a number of fascinating characters, including in particular Father..." Read more

"...This allowed us to have a big picture view of the story which I always enjoy more than simpe first person POV...." Read more

"...interesting book that deals with sacrifice, hope, understand and love, and it is well worth the read." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and engaging, describing it as an unexpectedly powerful novel.

"Australian author Mary D. Brooks made her literary debut with this superb novel in 2001, a novel so powerful not only to her reader but to her own..." Read more

"...This book is definitely worth the read and I can't wait to continue Zoe and Eva's story in the next book which continues their lives after the war." Read more

"...The author did a good job of bringing the reader right into the mind of Zoe, a girl who lives in a remote Greek village under German control in..." Read more

"...I absolutely adore this series and this first book is a must-read...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing style of the book, describing it as beautifully written and wonderfully crafted, with one customer noting its dramatic historical fiction elements.

"...a romance between the two characters, but Brooks’ ability to write dramatic historical fiction allows the story to become much, much more...." Read more

"...The story is well crafted, moves well, and describes believable events verifiable by those of us, perhaps few, remaining readers who lived during..." Read more

"...This was a well-written, interesting book that deals with sacrifice, hope, understand and love, and it is well worth the read." Read more

"...power of shared experience and attraction can make for some exceptional storytelling, which is precisely what I think we all got with In the Blood..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, describing them as strong and fascinating, with one customer noting how they play important roles in the story.

"...There is an honesty to the characters that makes it especially easy to read their stories...." Read more

"...several story lines beyond this central theme and involves a number of fascinating characters, including in particular Father Haralambos who has a..." Read more

"...priest, to the members of the Resistance, and the Germans each character plays an important role...." Read more

"...The characters are well developed and we are able to watch as their times and troubles, joys and sorrows, change them and teach them...." Read more

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Customers find the book emotionally charged and moving, describing it as a beautiful story about sacrifice and heartbreak, with one customer noting how the author conveys the horror and bravery of the time period.

"...A brilliant visit to a horrible time written with courage to reflect on the suffering of homosexuals whose fate was so often that of the Jews and..." Read more

"...can write dialogue which is incredibly convincing and use it to craft a moving story...." Read more

"...This was a well-written, interesting book that deals with sacrifice, hope, understand and love, and it is well worth the read." Read more

"...and religious differences to finally land at friendship, was an inspiring and unexpectedly powerful novel from an author with whom I'm unfamiliar...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it engaging and entertaining, with one customer noting how the story unfolds in a way that keeps interest.

"...Brooks made her literary debut with this superb novel in 2001, a novel so powerful not only to her reader but to her own need to explore heritage...." Read more

"...abilities as a writer, in that she can write dialogue which is incredibly convincing and use it to craft a moving story...." Read more

"...Zoe is an intelligent child with a `photographic memory' and has inherited her mother's brilliance as an artist...." Read more

"...I was very very wrong, and actually found Brooks' writing to be mesmerizing, and not cheapened by hackneyed plots or unoriginal dialogues/story..." Read more

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  • Grady Harp
    5.0 out of 5 stars `And we saw thee sad-eyed, The tears on thy cheeks While thy raiment was dyed In the blood of the Greeks.' - Greek Anthem
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
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    Australian author Mary D. Brooks made her literary debut with this superb novel in 2001, a novel so powerful not only to her reader but to her own need to explore heritage. She was born in Larissa, Greece and her grandfather related stories of the town occupied by the Germans in WW II - a horrific experience but also a story of courage for those who fought against the Nazis, some losing their lives to save others. When Mary was 10 her neighbor, a survivor of Auschwitz marked with the tattoo shared concentration camp stories. Mary notes, I'm not Jewish and I was not aware of the Holocaust; a child of the 1970′s and blind to what had transpired in the 1940′s. It opened my eyes to what had happened during that time. I discovered the horrific details (if the extermination of six million Jews wasn't enough) of systematic torture of not only Jews and others the Nazis deemed subhuman but the brutality shown to homosexuals. I decided to combine the story of the occupation, the Jews and two brave women who survived it all.' Mary's art has been published in Australian Magazines and she works as a web and graphic designer in addition to being the chief editor and owner of the AUSXIP News and Multimedia Network of sites (AUSXIP Network - Online since 1996 and dedicated to all things Xena Warrior Princess).

    Though there have been many novels relating the tragedy of WW II, few have had the courage to concentrate on the Greek aspect. Larissa is one of the oldest settlements in Greece with artifacts uncovered dating at least the Neolithic period (6000 BC). The name means "stronghold" in ancient Greek. It was also the head of the Thessalian League during the Hellenistic and Roman era. Today, it's a modern city and is Thessaly's capital. It was a site of a concentration camp during the war. It is here that Mary places her story, echoing not only the horrors but also the secrets, passions and destinies that define her novel. This we sense in her Prologue April 16, 1941 `Thunder boomed overhead and across the valley as the night sky was lit up with exploding artillery shells in the hills surrounding the small farming town of Larissa, Greece. This once sleepy town was the scarred battlefield between the Allies who were defending the town and the oncoming juggernaut that was the German army. When the Italians tried to invade Greece, the invaders had been defeated. Great jubilation had resulted in a joyous celebration that stretched for days. In the town, the pride over the news that the Italians had been beaten back flourished amidst the sorrow for the fallen. But after the euphoria of the victory against the Italian invaders had faded, the Greek government realized that the Axis powers had not been defeated, only stalled. The government stumbled from one crisis to another, trying to starve off the inevitable. What they feared the most happened in the spring of 1941, a day that many Greeks had been anxiously anticipating for months. The Germans had arrived at the outskirts of Larissa and were raging through the hills and valleys like hungry locusts. The British, Australian, and New Zealand soldiers kept the Germans at bay until they could hold them no longer, and now a retreat was in progress. Burning cars, trucks, and bodies of soldiers and Greeks littered the roadways as the battles continued. A young girl stood outside on a clear night, gazing at Mount Ossa in the distance. The sound of falling shells and the rumble of tanks thundered in the background. Zoe Lambros looked up into the heavens for a long moment.' So we meet Zoe and then Eva - `Eva was Major Han Muller's crippled daughter, a tall, dark haired, blue-eyed young woman of twenty-two. She glanced at her cane, which was leaning against the wall, and shook her head slightly at her predicament... She hated Larissa. She hated the backward villagers who didn't bother to hide their hatred. She knew she would; that wasn't the surprise. She wasn't sure if the villagers pitied her or out rightly despised her on her sojourns outside.'

    The story takes place between 1942 to 1947. `In war ravaged Greece under German occupation that was destroying every manifestation of individuality comes the story of two women making difficult choices. They meet under extraordinary circumstances. Zoe Lambros and Eva Muller go through a great deal of hardship but their experiences are entirely different. There is no question they hate each other from the moment they meet. The war is not only surrounding them, but their souls and needs also have to fight a great battle. This beautiful story about sacrifice, pain, broken innocence and love that no one was anticipating. Eva and Zoe must work together and overcome their hatred for each other while facing down their own demons. Hatred turns to friendship as they find common ground while helping Jews escape from the Nazis.' A brilliant visit to a horrible time written with courage to reflect on the suffering of homosexuals whose fate was so often that of the Jews and gypsies and other undesirables in Hitler's mind. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, April 15
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  • Max Knight
    4.0 out of 5 stars Romance set against the backdrop of WWII and the German occupation of Greece
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2019
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    Author Mary D. Brooks’ novel looks into the “katochi,” the occupation of Greece by the Nazis during World War II. It pays homage to the Greek Resistance movement as well as the efforts of local priests and citizens to save Greek Jews from the horrors of Hitler’s final solution, and it tells the story of two women, one Greek, one German, who not only survived the war, but found both love and hope in the process.

    Zoe Lambros is fourteen, headstrong, outspoken, and openly defiant towards the Germans who have occupied Larissa, Greece. Eva Muller is eighteen, the daughter of the German commander whose troops now enslave the local Greek population, and reviled by Zoe. Crippled in a bombing of her home while her father was stationed in Paris, she is recovering not only from physical wounds, but emotional scars suffered during aversion therapy. Eva’s attraction to other women has been brutally repressed by shock treatment and chemical injections.

    Unbeknownst to Zoe, Eva is secretly working with the Greek Resistance through the local priest, Father Haralambros, providing forged travel documents to Jewish families so they can escape imprisonment and almost certain death in Nazi concentration camps. Their relationship also goes well beyond priest and collaborator, but Zoe is unaware of their secret connection.

    When the Resistance’s activities against their German oppressors result in the deaths of German soldiers, the attacks are met with swift and brutal retribution. Major Hans Muller not only orders the execution of captured Greek fighters but local villagers. Cruel and sadistic, he takes pleasure in personally selecting and shooting the victims. When he kills Zoe’s beloved mother, she swears revenge.

    Zoe’s plans focus on killing Eva Muller whom she mistakenly believes laughed while Zoe held her dying mother in her arms. She doesn’t care whether she dies in the attempt as long as Eva dies along with her. She struggles with her faith knowing that suicide and murder are wrong. She denies God’s existence and questions how He could possibly allow the German occupation of her country and the atrocities committed against her family and her people.

    Divine intervention intercedes when Father Haralambros arranges for Zoe to actually work in the Muller household as a caretaker to Eva. At first she can’t believe the irony, but her hatred will eventually transform as she discovers who Eva really is, the physical and psychological trauma she has also endured at the hands of the Nazis, the courage it takes for her to defy them, her true relationship with Father Haralambros, and the emerging affection they both feel toward one another!

    The title of the book comes from the Greek national anthem: And we saw thee sad-eyed, The tears on thy cheeks, While thy raiment was dyed In the Blood of the Greeks. It is the first in a series by Mary Brooks on Eva Muller and Zoe Lambros.

    Readers, who enjoy strong female protagonists and an unlikely romance set against the backdrop of WWII and a part of that monumental struggle that isn’t often the focus of historical books, will enjoy this opening novel while looking forward to the continuing adventures of Eva and Zoe.
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  • Sue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2016
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    I purchased this book as I was looking for a book to read on my holiday to Mykonos, Greece. I wanted some Lesbian fiction as light reading on my holiday. This book was fabulous. It kept me interested and intrigued with very believable content. I went on to purchase the following four books of this series as I read it so quickly. Would definitely recommend.
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  • Marion L McGrath
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb...
    Reviewed in Australia on January 11, 2021
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    I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. The times and hardships that Eva and Zoe had to overcome were remarkable especially for someone so young. I could see the entire story playing out in my mind as I read it and couldn't wait to see what happened. I even found myself thinking how could Zoe talk so much and it made me laugh. You will not be disappointed reading this book and I have downloaded the next in the series and am looking forward to reading it.
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  • Gerd Dürner
    4.0 out of 5 stars A winning romance
    Reviewed in Germany on March 12, 2016
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    With "In the blood of the Greeks" Mary D. brooks started one of my favoured romance series, offering all one can beg from the genre, featuring romance, drama, humour and action set against the background of an occupied Greece fighting the villany of the German forces.

    "In the blood of the Greeks" is a clean/sweet romance novel that can be read as a standalone.
    There's some talk about sex, a brief non detailed sex scene and there's some chaste kissing.
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  • Marta Cheng
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Read and a Journey Well Worth Taking
    Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2015
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    There are a few things about In the Blood of the Greeks that immediately strike the reader as being different than your usual World War II offering. First, it’s set in occupied Greece and second, it deals with lesbian romance and the Nazis during the Second World War. The Nazi regime and its collaborators effectively carried out the cold-blooded persecution and murder of approximately six million Jewish men, women and children as well as the murder or another five million non-Jewish “abnormals” like gypsies, Poles, Soviet prisoners of war and homosexuals. The fact that one of the protagonists, Eva Muller, is the daughter of a German major and happens to be gay is ironic, to say the least. Eva’s younger counterpart, Zoe Lambros, the fiery Greek girl, so full of hate, is the perfect foil for Eva’s more reserved and damaged demeanor. The story grabs the reader immediately but it’s the contrasting multi-faceted characters of Eva and Zoe that really keep the reader engaged. While there’s no doubt that on the face of it, this is a lesbian love story, the underlying backbone of the story is so much more than that. It’s about two women from opposing sides who join forces for a greater good. As readers, we share their difficult journey, crying when they cry, mourning when they mourn and laughing when they laugh. The author, Brooks, gives us a wonderful read and a journey well worth taking.
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  • Dqk
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rivetting
    Reviewed in Australia on July 15, 2018
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    What a ride this story was. Another one i couldnt relinquish for sleep. Traumatised lesbian daughter of Nazi psychopath and young innocent and feisty Greek girl build love from misplaced hatred. Hooked all the way...
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