The Girl from Berchtesgaden by Alistair Birch and Kim Rigby
On Tour 3rd – 16th June 2024
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Publication Day: 3rd June
In early 1930s Germany, life for the Stiepermann family was simple yet idyllic. Artistic Ingrid and her inventive brother Dieter loved the freedom of the Bavarian Alps, but that was before the Jew haters surfaced in their society.
Fuelled by Nazi ideologies, Stefan Weiss and his friends suppress and destroy anyone who opposes their beliefs.
While one family battles for supremacy, another is torn apart.
Fleeing the tyranny, Ingrid, and her brother escape to London. Seemingly safe from danger, can Ingrid save her family as war threatens?
Meet Alistair Birch
Alistair Birch is a thriller writer and occasional poet. His debut psychological thriller The Evil Within came out in June 2023. In June 2024 comes the release of a co-authored historical thriller, The Girl from Berchtesgaden and he plans to re-release two action thrillers, Shadow Pursuit and Shadow Play in the future. Outside of storytelling, his poems range from rather silly to tackling deeper mental health challenges.
He frequently runs around his home town and occasionally steps up to do the odd half or full marathon but this is all for fun and friendship rather than being super speedy.
Meet Kim Rigby
Kim was born in the cool climes of Hobart, Tasmania. She initially dreamed of a life in journalism, but opted for adventure instead with the Royal Australian Navy. Joining the Australian Defence Force Academy, Kim graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1990. After further studies, Kim became a logistics officer, serving in the Navy until the year 2000. She was medically retired as a Lieutenant after she was diagnosed with lupus.
After a couple more health hurdles, including thyroid cancer in 2011, Kim published her first book, The Black Fire Chronicles – Origins. There are currently four books in the middle-grade / young adult series, and a short prologue.
A complementary series to the Black Fire Chronicles details the lives of hero Andrew’s Guardians. Dorothy the Dreamer and Patrick the War Man are suitable for young adults. Angus the Ageless is due for release in 2024.
A recent collaboration with fellow author Alistair Birch has resulted in a World War Two thriller, The Girl from Berchtesgaden, due for release in 2024.
Kim moved home to Hobart in 2023. She has previously lived in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, and other regional areas in New South Wales. Each place permeates Kim’s writing, along with other cities and towns she has visited across the world.
Away from writing, you’ll find Kim in the garden, or practising tai chi. She is a member of several international online writer’s groups. Kim is an active participant on social media platforms, and her website has a dedicated page for showcasing the work of other talented authors.
