“Pulse-raising historical fiction appears to have found a new star”
23/10/21
“Pulse-raising historical fiction appears to have found a new star in Geoffrey Charin, whose Without Let or Hindrance (Book Guild, £9.99) is a bravura debut. In 1938, the naive Veronica begins to question the ethics of her fascist lover as Germany becomes a tinderbox and the Nazis make plans for Kristallnacht. Her journey to the heart of conspiratorial evil is handled with exceptional panache, and the author’s evocation of the antebellum setting is full of individual touches.”
— The Financial Times
06/12/21
“This is hands down the best debut book I have ever read. It just has everything that I love; historical fiction, amazing character development, interesting settings and an incredibly heart warming ending. You know when a book is so well written because you lose yourself in it - I was so invested in these characters and their outcomes!
It’s woven with love, espionage, politics, survival, betrayal, death and desperation. I felt like I was riding the waves of each of these through the chapters yet they were all tied up perfectly at the end.”
—- All the Genres
“A great read for those who like historical fiction and/or thrillers. This book delivers both in one story.
The detailed description of the places and characters transports the reader right into the story and brings it to life. The reader really feels that they are rubbing shoulders with the main characters, whether it is living the high society life in London or sitting besides the German Jews trying to flee their homeland; you could really feel their desperation. The political backdrop was well researched and I particularly liked how the Parliamentary discussions and debates were woven into the story. The book deals with some dark subjects but the fast pace carries the reader through and the twists and turns creates a gripping read right through to the end.”
— Sunny Hill Book Club on Good Reads
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26/11/21
“Charin… has written a terrific historical thriller. As the political mood in Germany darkens and war approaches, the novel becomes deeply moving.”
“I really enjoyed it. Although in the genre of historical fiction, my impression was that it was meticulously researched. The authenticity added a lot for me.
It is a real page-turner. The plot was really well planned - lots of tension maintained throughout.
A superb read. Highly recommended - a great debut novel - looking forward to reading the next one.”