The German Wife: An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, inspired by true events

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Each was going through their own challenges that eventually led to their lives intersecting into tragic circumstances.

But it is Henry who brings things to a head simply because Lizzie does nothing to help him, instead she makes excuses for his behavior leading to a tragic event.Heart-stopping , unforgettable tale of ordinary people fighting for survival in the darkest of times… kept me glued to my Kindle through the whole book!

By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. Not only did I learn so much (with is always an added bonus) but I found on this occasion Kelly has gone to the next level with not only delivering her usual high standard exceptional storytelling, but added into the mix, controversy. She has to send her best friend, Mayim, away because she is Jewish, and Sofie’s block manager (spy) told the Nazis that Mayim was living with Sofie’s family. She and Jurgen both knew they completely disagreed with what was happening but had no choice but to capitulate. I think this was probably the main reason I knew that wanted to read The German Wife as soon as I first read the blurb.And the plot is an evocative tale of life, loss, heartbreak, prejudices, hope, tragedy, survival, friendship, love, community, and wartime politics.

Eventually Jurgen, as part of Operation Paperclip, is settled in Huntsville, Alabama to assist the United States fledging space program. Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House for my advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. As much as I have read about the Holocaust, including survivor accounts, this book is one of the most disturbing reads I have experienced, and it isn’t even about the Holocaust.Perfect for reading book groups it does beg the question of what choice would YOU make in a no-win situation?

The German Wife is a finely woven story with a chilling undercurrent running below the normality of domestic life during the Nazi regime. Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House for allowing me to read this digital version of the advanced reader’s copy of The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. To the dismay of the hosts of the welcome party, Lizzie takes a stand and harsh words fly between her and Sofie.I had never heard of the rocket program either in Nazi Germany as a form of weaponisation or post war where the USA brought these same German rocket scientists over to the States to work on the space program. As an ex-journalist, historical accuracy is key, and she strives to weave her stories around real life events.