Synopsis
An intoxicating story of love and betrayal set in 1920s Germany.
In Roaring Twenties Germany, Paul, Charlotte and Walter meet at the Bauhaus art school. The trio form a close-knit group, in which passions and rivalries collide. But when Walter is betrayed, he makes a terrible mistake – a secret he will keep from Paul and Charlotte for as long as he can.
As political tensions escalate and the Nazis gain power, Walter’s secret – hidden in notebooks, paintings and blueprints – ultimately threatens the very lives of his friends, with devastating consequences.
Thrilling, gripping and unforgettable, Naomi Wood’s The Hiding Game explores the perils of secrecy in a changing and dangerous world.
Shortlisted for The Historical Writers’ Association Gold Crown Award.
Longlisted for The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction.
Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.
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“The Hiding Game is a brilliant, fascinating novel - a gripping story, skilfully told”Sara Baume, author of Spill Simmer Falter Wither
“Atmospheric and compelling . . . A haunting read”Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman
“I was seduced and fascinated by the hedonism, the creative and romantic rivalries and conflicted loyalties in this tangle of flawed and beautiful people”Isabel Costello, The Literary Sofa
“A fantastic novel, so beautiful and sad . . . Immersive, elegant and affecting, Wood’s prose, as always, delights the senses”Megan Bradbury, author of Everyone is Watching
