The Gathering Storm

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 The Gathering Storm- Alan Jones- (The Sturmtaucher Trilogy #1) pre/WW2 historical fiction-

This is set in the early 1930s (and onwards) when Hitler had just come to power. Germany has been suffering high unemployment and poor housing and many see him as a possible saviour to improve Germany once and for all. The Kastners are a prominent military family and have the Nausbamms working for them as they have for many years. The men even went to school together. Whilst the Nausbamms have always suffered the occasional taunt from being Jewish, things are now beginning to heat up and it appears that this is fuelled by Hitlers National socialist party. I found it interesting to read that Hitler was tried and found guilty (in 1923) for treason but was so successful at his trial that he pretty much came out of it unscathed. He dictated Mein Kampf whilst in prison and was already the leader of the National German socialist workers party. This is the story of the two families living and working side by side in extremely trying times in the lead up to the war and just into the early part.


I found this an interesting and fascinating read- a wonderful way to learn about social and political history. I've learnt much about WW2 from novels and this one gave so much more as it gives the lead up to the war and what was happening in Germany. An incredibly well researched novel with a wonderful story woven in which must have taken hours, scrap that, months of research. A good length read so incredibly good value  (£1.77 on kindle at time of writing) which drew me in and kept the pages turning. There's a little light heartedness which comes across well and lightens being in the face of adversity from both families and how friends can get you through. 

A stunning, compelling, really interesting read- wow. The very best way (for me) to learn so much and have a story woven around the facts of war which at the time of writing are rather poignant. A highly recommended read and I very much look forward to the next instalments.

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