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The Safekeep

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The Safekeep

Von: Yael van der Wouden
Gesprochen von: Stina Nielsen, Saskia Maarleveld
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 * SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 BOOKER PRIZE *
* WINNER OF THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION *
* WINNER OF THE 2025 WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION *

Shortlisted for the 2025 Dylan Thomas Prize and Aspen Words Literary Prize • A Best Book of 2024: The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Time, The Economist, The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Kirkus Reviews, The Independent, BookPage, The Sunday Times (London)

“Remarkable…Compelling…Fine and taut…Indelible.” —The New York Times • “Moving, unnerving, and deeply sexy.” —Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with the Pearl Earring • “A brilliant debut, as multi-faceted as a gem.” —Kirkus Reviews

A “razor-sharp, perfectly plotted” (The Sunday Times, London) tale of desire, suspicion, and obsession between two women staying in the same house in the Dutch countryside during the summer of 1961—a powerful exploration of the legacy of WWII and the darker parts of our collective past.

A house is a precious thing...

It is 1961 and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel is quiet. Bomb craters have been filled, buildings reconstructed, and the war is truly over. Living alone in her late mother’s country home, Isabel knows her life is as it should be—led by routine and discipline. But all is upended when her brother Louis brings his graceless new girlfriend Eva, leaving her at Isabel’s doorstep as a guest, to stay for the season.

Eva is Isabel’s antithesis: she sleeps late, walks loudly through the house, and touches things she shouldn’t. In response, Isabel develops a fury-fueled obsession, and when things start disappearing around the house—a spoon, a knife, a bowl—Isabel’s suspicions begin to spiral. In the sweltering peak of summer, Isabel’s paranoia gives way to infatuation, leading to a discovery that unravels all Isabel has ever known. The war might not be well and truly over after all, and neither Eva—nor the house in which they live—are what they seem.

Mysterious, sophisticated, sensual, and infused with intrigue, atmosphere, and sex, The Safekeep is “a brave and thrilling debut about facing up to the truth of history, and to one’s own desires” (The Guardian). Belletristik Historische Romane

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"Nielsen creates a pervasive sense of disquiet that will keep listeners off-balance until the final moments...Nielsen excels at conveying Isabel's fragility and Eva's enigmatic persona, making listeners question each woman's motives. In a brief appearance, Saskia Maarleveld narrates Eva's diary entries with barely suppressed rage. This slow-burn work of historical fiction packs a powerful punch."
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Ich fand die Geschichte sehr mitreißend und vielschichtig. Der schreibstil hat mir auch sehr gut gefallen.

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"The Safekeep" is a captivating, rich, and beautifully narrated audiobook that deserves a full five stars. The story and its characters were so immersive that I found myself deeply attached, feeling a real sense of loss when it ended. While some reviews emphasize the erotic aspects, I found that they served to enhance the depth and fascination of the evolving plot rather than define the book itself.

What truly stood out was the historical backdrop—Jews in the Netherlands losing their homes and being betrayed to the Nazis—an aspect I hadn't been fully aware of before. The novel provided a compelling and eye-opening look into this dark period, adding another layer of intrigue to an already gripping story. Eva’s tragic obsession with reclaiming her childhood home was an unexpected and powerful twist, and Isabel, in her own way, felt just as much a victim.

Though the first 50 pages felt somewhat dry and uninspiring, I’m so glad I stuck with it because the journey that followed was absolutely worth it. This is a book that lingers long after the last word, leaving an emotional imprint that’s hard to shake."

A Haunting and Unforgettable Tale of Loss and Obse

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