The Viennese Girl

Inspired by extraordinary real-life events, The Viennese Girl by Jenny Lecoat is a moving historical novel about courage, forbidden love, and survival during the Second World War. Set on the German-occupied island of Jersey, this compelling story follows a young Jewish refugee caught between the threat of Nazi persecution and an unexpected relationship.

About the Book

In 1940, Hedy Bercu has already fled Vienna to escape the Nazis and found refuge on the British Channel Island of Jersey. But when German forces occupy the island, her fragile sense of safety disappears. Trapped once again, Hedy must conceal her Jewish identity in a place now controlled by the very people she escaped.
To survive, she takes work connected to the German authorities while quietly engaging in small acts of resistance. Every decision carries serious risks, and discovery could cost her everything. Her situation becomes even more complicated when she falls in love with a German officer, forcing her to navigate the dangerous boundary between personal feelings and survival.
Drawing inspiration from the remarkable story of Hedy Bercu, Jenny Lecoat explores the moral dilemmas, courage, and human connections that emerge in the darkest circumstances. The result is an engaging blend of historical fiction, wartime suspense, and romance.
Ideal for readers who enjoy World War II novels, stories of resistance, historical romance, and powerful accounts of resilience under occupation.

About the Author

Jenny Lecoat is a British screenwriter and novelist with family connections to Jersey and its wartime history. The Viennese Girl, her debut novel, draws on the island’s experience under German occupation and the extraordinary lives of those who endured it.

Product Information

Book Title: The Viennese Girl
Author: Jenny Lecoat
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781760877927
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publication Date: April 2020
Pages: 272

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Viennese Girl about?
It follows Hedy Bercu, a Jewish refugee from Vienna who becomes trapped on Jersey during the German occupation and struggles to survive while hiding her identity.
Who wrote The Viennese Girl?
The novel was written by Jenny Lecoat.
Is The Viennese Girl based on real events?
Yes, it is inspired by the wartime experiences of Hedy Bercu and the German occupation of Jersey.