The Girl in the Shadows (Margarete's Journey Book 3) by Marion Kummerow -Historical Fiction (WW2)
We are in Germany in the second world war and Margarete has been living as Annagret for a while now. A new SS officer, Unterscharführer Thomas Kallfass starts taking a keen interest in Annagret seeing her as his perfect wife to enhance his status with her position and wealth. Margarete is doing all she can to ease the plight of those working in her armaments factory but Thomas is wanting to eradicate all the jews, little realising the woman of his dreams is also of that faith.
This is a wonderful series in which each could possibly stand alone (perhaps just missing the odd details as some things are briefly explained/commented on so that each book makes sense).. There is a depth of character and lots of plot twists to keep the interest as well as the hard facts and realisation of things that went on during this era. A book to inspire and perhaps one to ponder on. An exciting read and one I really enjoyed. I very much look forward to the next one in the series.
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Margarete lives as Annegret Huber would have, in a beautiful rural mansion by a forest in northern Germany. She is the heiress to the entire Huber fortune—one which she has devastatingly discovered includes a factory and Nazi prison camp. Margarete has done everything she can to help improve conditions there, and to reduce suffering for the prisoners who remind her so much of her own lost family and friends.
However, as the war rages on and the Nazi party becomes more brutal in its treatment of Jews, she realizes she must do more. She has to help the prisoners escape to real safety, because they will never be safe in Hitler’s Germany.
She’s heard of a route to freedom through Sweden. Although that means secretly reaching out to the resistance. With the risk of betrayal at every turn, her enquiries lead her to a man named Stefan, who she instantly feels a powerful connection to. But she fears he will never trust her… unless she reveals the secret that keeps her safe.
At the same time, a Nazi officer begins to show romantic interest in her, making it harder to keep her identity a secret. His loyalty to the party is beyond question, so if he finds her out, not only will her plan be at risk, but also her life and those of everyone she cares for.
But can she let that fear stop her from saving others? Because she knows she herself could so easily be one of the faces on the other side of the fence. And that, in the darkest times, sometimes the only person who can rise up is the girl in the shadows…
The powerful third novel in Marion Kummerow’s bestselling Margarete’s Journey series is an unforgettable and devastating story, perfect for fans of The Nightingale, The Lilac Girls, and All the Light We Cannot See.
Inspired by the true story about her grandparents, who belonged to the German resistance and fought against the Nazi regime, she started writing historical fiction, set during World War II. Her books are filled with raw emotions, fierce loyalty and resilience. She loves to put her characters through the mangle, making them reach deep within to find the strength to face moral dilemma, take difficult decisions or fight for what is right. And she never forgets to include humor and undying love in her books, because ultimately love is what makes the world go round.
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