An absolutely brilliant read that I devoured in one sitting.  If like me you love war time sagas then this book is for you.

I found this book quite hard to get into and did put it down a few times, however I picked it back up and after the first quarter of the book I found myself really enjoying it so my advice is to stick with the book. It doesn't grab you immediately but nonetheless it is a good story and quite moving in parts. Overall I would give this a 3 and a half stars. Thank you for allowing me to read it.

I’m not really sure why I had such a hard time reading this book.  The premise of the story was a strong one.  But, it just seemed to ramble on and on until I found myself nodding off.
The story is about 17 year old Natalie moving from Austria to London to become a nanny to a young boy and eventually she became a translator.
As things become more and more dangerous for her family in Austria, Natalie has to grow up fast.
Thank you to NetGallery, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read and review this book for my honest opinion.

Again Lizzie writes with history embedded in the story. Which only makes it all the more interesting. I found it hard going to start with but kept going to find out what happened to Natalie, the nanny. Does she go with Erich or Rudi. Then there is Hugo, she loves him dearly for different reasons.  Is Mrs Caplin what she seems. Intrigue.

Wartime Nanny is about a 16-year-old Natalie who leaves her family in Austria to work as a domestic help in a wealthy British family when the world is about to witness Hitler's cruelty.
Natalie was from a Jewish family who barely spoke English, thus it was hard for her to adjust in London, where her sister already worked.
Natalie was happy to take care of Hugo, who was ignored by his parents but she constantly worried about her family back in Austria where the nazis were taking over. She soon brings her family to England too.
This story was heartbreaking and well written. For someone who loves anything World War 2 Historical Fiction, this book was an amazing read.

If you read and enjoy family war-time saga's you will love this book.Lizzie Page writes such wonderful moving stories with great characters.

Love  Lizzie Page books and this once exceeds. If you enjoy family saga and wartime you will love this. a page turner very emotional in places

Just finished this - absolutely loved it, of course! Another beautifully written and profoundly moving novel by Lizzie Page. Many thanks, and I can’t wait to see what she writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.  During 1936, Natalie moved from Austria to London to become a nanny and a translater.  Soon after Hitler invaded Austria and her Jewish family was now in danger. Can the family Natalie works for help her?  Are they all that they appeared to be? This book was ok.  It was a good story but it drug.  #thewartimenanny #lizziepage #Sept2020

A Jewish Girl in England

This story is about Natalie, an Austrian Jewish girl that left Austria to become a Nanny in England.  Her cousin Leah was already working in England and urged Natalie and her family to leave Austria before Hitler took over. Natalie came to England, her family stayed in Austria.

Although the story is about The character Natalie it is also about those that left before Hitler and those that stayed behind. 

It is about the burden the young people that managed to leave Austria felt to somehow get their families out.  The steps they went to, and the failure they felt when they were unable to find help for their families.  These young people lived with survivor’s guilt and some would take their lives.

The story tells of the anti semantic people in England.  Those that pretended to be friends but we're not.
 How they felt at times being called Nazi's because they spoke German and their struggle to be English to fit it.

They are horrified over the events happening to family and friends in Austria and unable to do anything to help them.

The lives they lived, their thoughts and feelings, and those they lived them with. The ones they would never see again and those that survived.

I loved this book. I loved the characters Natalie, Leah, Alfie, Clifford, Molly,  Libby, Erich, Rudi and not to forget Hugo. They were such wonderful realistic characters.

I was captured from the beginning and read the book in two days.  I had a hard time putting it down.  The ending was perfect.  I would definitely recommend this book.

Thanks to Lizzie Page, Bookouture, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

It is 1936 in Austria and things are heating up politically when Dora Leeman decides to send her almost 16-year-old daughter, Natalie, to England to work as a domestic for a wealthy family, the Caplins.   Natalie is met by Mrs. Sanderson who is her cousin Leah's boss.   Natalie is taken to the Caplin's estate where she will be a nanny to young Hugo who she immediately bonds with.   Mrs, Caplin, Carolyn, is a wannabe actress  and Mr. Caplin is either working at home all the time or away working.  Natalie and Hugh form a strong bond as his parents pay little attention to him.  Over the next 3 years, besides being busy with Hugo, Natalie is also working trying to get her remaining family members out of Austria.  I enjoyed all the drama of the various characters in this book very much but I felt there were a few loose ends that were not quite tied up in the end,  Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this very interesting book.

The story begins when Natalie was 16 and leaves Austria to work as a nanny for a rich couple. Everybody tells her how lucky she is to escape Nazis in Austria. Soon becomes obvious that times are very dangerous, especially for Jews. I loved the story and the characters.

1936, world is on the brink of the war and 16 year old Jewess Natalie Leeman leaves her family in Vienna and starts to work as a nanny in affluent family in London. Everybody tells her how lucky she is to escape Nazis in Austria, but at first she is very naive, almost ignorant about world situation and lives in somehow Polyanna state of mind.

Soon becomes obvious that times are very dangerous, especially for Jews and she tries to help her Austrian family by bringing them to London. That is far from easy. Slowly Natalie grows up.

What a delight this book is! I love it. It's very well researched, the story is relatable to our uncertain times and I hope we will all learn something from our history.

I loved the story and the characters, especially Natalie and Hugo.   The story begins when Natalie is 16 and leaves Austria to work as a nanny for a rich couple.  It doesn't take her long to love her charge - a young boy named Hugo who was largely ignored by his mother and father.  Natalie is a natural as a nanny - indulging Hugo's desire for games, sports, and just about everything.  She becomes the center of his universe and he loves her.  Natalie likes her job a lot ( except for the cleaning part!) but she is increasingly worried about her mother and her two sisters who remained in Austria while Hitler is coming to power in Germany and then Austria and other countries.  Natalie realizes that she should have acted sooner in getting her relatives out, and by the time she begins actively seeking assistance there are so many Jews from Austria, Germany and other countries  that she is only partially successful.  

The story - heartbreaking at times- traces Natalie throughout her life - her feelings of guilt, falling in love, raising her family and hoping to reunite with her beloved Hugo at the end of her life.   

This is the review I have posted on Goodreads.  I gave the book 4.5 stars!   A very enjoyable read!

She was a refugee and a Jew but the little boy in her care loved her as much as his little heart could hold but anti-Semitism forced her away from him. Many years pass - many years pass and most of her family is dead. But at the very end of her life, she has a moment that makes all the heartache pale in the face of pure love.

the story about Natalie Leeman in the year 1936 she leaves Vienna at sixteen years old for a better life in London. Met by Mrs Beverley Sanderson she takes her first steps into a different and dirtier City to what she is use to. Mrs Sanderson is a lecturer at university and takes Natalie to meet her new employee Mrs Caroline Caplin in the magnificent house Larkworthy. working as a domestic and looking after the son Hugo who thinks he now to old for a stupid nanny, and Natalie disagrees he has now got a clever nanny and from that moment on she adores him. with the situation with the jews in Austria her cousin Leah tells her she is safer in London, and now Natalie has a task of getting her mum and sisters out of there to but that is going to be a lot difficult than it makes out. I found this book a breath of fresh air, she is a strong willed girl, and everyone she meets along her journey all tend to love her .such a delight to read, that will leave a lump in your throat in some chapters, I love this authors work that pulls you into the story. another outstanding read that is a pleasure to read. loved it all.

Oh wow!! This book is one which will absolutely stay with me. I haven't stopped thinking about this one since I finished it. 
My Grandad fought in WW2 and had a medal from the Queen, so this is a period which fascinates me and I love books set in this period. 
This book has been an emotional rollercoaster that I was not prepared for. The author has completely pulled me in and I have found this book completely addictive and unique to anything I've read previously. 
Natalie is a wonderful main character, a reminder of the strength that was demonstrated by individuals during this time period. I have loved her from very early on, this book has brought tears to my eyes and given me goosebumps. 
After reading this book, I am a converted fan of this author. The book has stirred up an emotional reaction that I wasn't expecting. 
This is definitely a five star read, one I will be highly recommending and a book I know a few friends would love.