The Welsh Girl by Peter Ho Davies is a powerful historical novel set in Wales during the final years of World War II. The story follows three distinct yet interconnected characters: a German Jewish refugee tasked with interviewing Nazi leader Rudolf Hess, a young Welsh girl longing for a life beyond her small village, and a German POW grappling with honour and surrender. Their lives converge in a tale that explores identity, loyalty, and the blurred lines between enemy and ally.
With its evocative setting in the rugged landscape of Snowdonia and its exploration of nationalism, war, and love, The Welsh Girl is a deeply moving and thought-provoking read. Peter Ho Davies’s beautifully crafted debut novel captures the personal struggles of those caught in the tides of history.
Perfect for readers who enjoy literary historical fiction with rich character development, The Welsh Girl offers a compelling meditation on belonging and the weight of the past.
