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THE BERLIN
APARTMENT

From internationally bestselling author Bryn Turnbull comes a sweeping love story that follows a young couple whose lives are irrevocably changed when they're separated overnight by the construction of the Berlin Wall.

Uncover the Divided World of
The Berlin Apartment

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Inside
Stasi Headquarters 

The Stasi were one of the most effective secret police forces in history, responsible for knowing the deeds, words, and – in some cases – thoughts of the East German population under its control.

The Berlin Apartment
Official Playlist

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Digging beneath Bernauer Strasse

While Uli’s tunnel beneath Bernauer Strasse is fictional, there were several remarkable tunnels dug between East and West Berlin during the early years of the Berlin Wall’s existence: most notably, Tunnel 29, a remarkable real-life escape route which was dug by a group of students at the Free University of Berlin.

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Fashionistas in the
GDR

You didn’t really think I’d write a historical novel without touching on the fashion of the time period, did you? Of course not… you know I can’t resist a research deep dive!

Sneak Peek

Want to read on? Click here to read the first few pages of The Berlin Apartment!

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What People Are Saying about The Berlin Apartment

"A thrilling and immersive read, The Berlin Apartment grabbed my attention from the first page and did not let go. Bryn Turnbull brought the two sides of the Berlin Wall to life in a way that made me feel like I was there. Immaculately researched and fast-paced, this book is an absolute must-read!"

Madeline Martin

New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London

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