The war has started and the Nausbaums are becoming limited in what they can do. Fortunately food and shelter aren't a problem as they work for General Erich Kästner. More and more limitations are being put upon the Jewish community and many have fled- not always sucessfully. The General ’s boys are both in the army and whilst they have seen some action things are getting a little more difficult as nations begin to resist rather than surrender as they have so far. The General has been able to help the Nausbaums and got them out of a couple of sticky situations but this is only temporary. The Nazis are getting tougher and anti semistism is becoming rife which also put the Generals family in a difficult position. The family needs to get away quickly. Maybe there is a way for the children but this could put everyone at risk.
Book one I found fascinating with the lead up to the war and how politically things were in Germany and how they changed under Hitlers Rule. Whilst there were some emotional scenes in book one, it really didn't prepare me for the drama in book two. Yes this is fiction- but based on fact. I saw recently that some teenagers didn’t even know who had won the war let alone how people were treated. Let us learn from the past to pave the right road for the future. This book doesn't pull any punches where facts are concerned. Incredibly well researched and whilst horrific things happen, it's a fascinating read that kept me between the pages wanting to turn more and more. I'm in awe of Alan and the time and effort it must have taken to write these.The war and sailing- so intricately researched and documented so very well. I give my own special 5** to books that have that something extra- that impact, ones I will remember for all the right reasons. This series deserves this in spades. 10* if I could
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