In this gripping World War II historical about the power of words, two people form an unlikely friendship amid the Nazi occupation in Paris and fight to preserve the truth that enemies of freedom long to destroy. Paris, 1940. Ever since the Nazi Party began burning books, German writers exiled for their opinions or heritage have been taking up residence in Paris. There they opened a library meant to celebrate the freedom of ideas and gathered every book on the banned list . . . and even incognito versions of the forbidden books that were smuggled back into Germany. For the last six years, Corinne Bastien has been reading those books and making that library a second home. But when the German army takes possession of Paris, she loses access to the library and all the secrets she’d hidden there. Secrets the Allies will need if they have any hope of liberating the city she calls home. Christian Bauer may be German, but he never wanted anything to do with the Nazi Party―he is a professor, one who’s done his best to protect his family as well as the books that were a threat to Nazi ideals. But when Goebbels sends him to Paris to handle the “relocation” of France’s libraries, he’s forced into an army uniform and given a rank he doesn’t want. In Paris, he tries to protect whoever and whatever he can from the madness of the Party and preserve the ideas that Germans will need again when that madness is over, and maybe find a lost piece of his heart. Stand-alone historical fiction from a bestselling, Christy Award-winning author - A thought-provoking novel perfect for book clubs - Includes discussion questions Propulsively plotted and richly detailed. . . . a captivating historical romance and a resonant ode to the power of literature in dark times. Publishers Weekly Brilliantly written . . . [ The Collector of Burned Books ] captures the volatile intersection of art, academia, and authoritarian control, with the spark of unexpected romance bringing warmth to an unforgettable novel. Booklist, starred review With her signature blend of page-turning storytelling, fascinating historical details, and enduring themes, Roseanna M. White draws readers into the dark days after Paris falls to Nazi occupation. . . . The Collector of Burned Books is a stirring and inspiring tribute to the powerful bond between literature and freedom. Amanda Barratt, Christy Award–winning author of The Warsaw Sisters and Within These Walls of Sorrow Courage, honor, and sacrifice born of great love overflow the pages of The Collector of Burned Books . Rarely have I read a book with such perfect tension. . . . Roseanna M. White has written a book I could not put down, one I will not forget. Cathy Gohlke, Christy Hall of Fame author of This Promised Land The Collector of Burned Books is a heart-pounding historical that kept me riveted from beginning to end. Roseanna White, a brilliant storyteller, weaves together a gripping plot about the many dangers of distributing prohibited books during the Nazi regime. . . . The Collector of Burned Books should be read by every lover of a life-changing book! Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of The Winter Rose and The Wings of Poppy Pendleton