THE NANNY OUTSIDE THE GATES
by Shari J. Ryan
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Release Date: October 7, 2025
Genre: Historical Fiction Standalone
Trope: World War II
Auschwitz, 1944. Halina clutches the baby to her chest, cuddling her close for warmth. She must keep moving. Her heart pounds as she races through the thick trees. If she’s caught, this is the end—for both of them…
Walking to work at the orphanage she was raised in, Halina tries to ignore the imposing gates of Auschwitz nearby. She has one dream: to survive the war and find out who her parents were. But one morning, a Nazi officer with icy eyes blocks her way. He needs a new nanny, and he gives Halina a choice: serve in his home, or be sent to the camp…
In the enemy’s world, one wrong step could land Halina in prison—or worse. But she pledges to do good while trapped amongst evil and protect the innocence of the children in her care, especially sweet baby Flora. And when she meets Gavriel—a Jewish prisoner forced into hard labor in the officer’s home, with the kindest eyes she’s ever seen—she knows she’ll risk everything to keep him safe.
But then one day, Halina discovers a letter hidden in the book her mother left with her as a baby. She always wanted to know who she really was—yet that knowledge has plunged her into unimaginable danger.
Because the letter reveals that her mother was Jewish. And Halina is working in the enemy’s home, just a stone’s throw from the prison they’d lock her in if they knew the truth. She must find a way out, to save Gavriel’s life, as well as her own…
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USA Today and International Bestselling Author, Shari J. Ryan, is renowned for her captivating World War II Fiction, Holocaust Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Women’s Fiction, and Psychological Thrillers. Each of her series and standalones contains a blend of suspense and deeply moving emotions.
As the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of two Holocaust survivors, Shari feels a profound sense of purpose in writing historically accurate portrayals of a life that many of us can’t imagine. As a Jewish Historical Fiction author with a personal connection to the subject, Shari is grateful for the opportunity she had to sit with her grandmother and great-grandmother and listen to their stories. As for her great-grandfather, great-uncle, and the many cousins she will never know, she is determined to ensure their existence is never forgotten.
For Shari, writing is more than a passion; it is her way of expressing herself and connecting with others. She strives to share every feeling and emotion she experiences while writing with each reader who picks up one of her books.
Shari holds a bachelor's degree from Johnson & Wales University and began her career as a graphic artist and freelance writer until 2012, when she discovered her true passion for writing novels. Since then, she has been captivating readers with her compelling storytelling, having written over thirty-five novels, with translations available in twelve languages. Her talent and dedication have earned her a place on the USA Today Bestseller List, as well as rankings in the top 100, top 10, and even #1 on various book charts. She is also the recipient of two Rone Awards for her exceptional work.
Some of Shari’s bestselling books include The Nurse Behind the Gates, The Stolen Twins, The Bookseller of Dachau, The Doctor’s Daughter, and the Last Words Series. These gripping novels are sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
A lifelong Boston girl, Shari now lives in a small town in the suburbs, where she shares a loving marriage with her adored husband. Together, they have two incredible sons, who make her feel like the luckiest woman in the world.
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