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Adult • Jewish • Genre Fiction • Historical
A totally gripping WW2 historical novel about bravery against the odds
German Wives • Book 1 of 4
Edith fights against Nazi oppression Her husband Julius faces grave danger Brother Joseph enlists in the SS Marriage begins amid Berlin's elite Rumors of disappearances spread fear

Germany, 1938. Edith, shy and beautiful, fell in love with Jewish-born Julius and was swept from humble beginnings into Berlin’s glittering ballrooms and powerful society. Their marriage seems to answer all her dreams until the Nazi party gains power and daily laws begin to strip Jews of money and freedom. Rumours of people disappearing in the night and of horrifying camps spread through the city.

When Edith’s brother Joseph enlists as an SS officer and her family turns their backs, Julius refuses to believe he is in danger. One night the sounds of cries and breaking glass announce that Julius has been taken, and Edith realises she alone must try to save him.

In 1938 Berlin, Edith must defy the growing Nazi state and risk everything to rescue her Jewish-born husband Julius after he is taken.
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Book details

Series
German Wives Book 1 of 4
Publisher
Bookouture
Publication date
April 11, 2023
Print length
270 pages
Language
English
ISBN
9781837902781

Jewish + Genre Fiction + Historical

Reader guide

What to Know Before Reading The Berlin Wife

Edith’s marriage to Jewish-born Julius places a sheltered woman at the center of escalating danger in 1938 Berlin. The narrative focuses on her personal choice to defy Nazi laws and the reality of people disappearing from the city. Family betrayal is explicit when her brother Joseph enlists as an SS officer and relatives turn away. Expect a plot driven by immediate danger, rescue efforts, and the consequences of political violence for ordinary private lives.

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About the author

Marion Kummerow

Marion Kummerow

Marion Kummerow writes historical fiction that explores the dark side of human history. A USA Today Bestselling author, she has received rave reviews from readers and critics for her novels about the German resistance during World War II. Her books feature characters who face moral dilemmas, make difficult decisions, and fight for what is right. She also infuses her stories with humor and undying love, because she believes that love is what makes the world go round. Born and raised in Germany, Marion has lived in various countries before returning to Munich with her family. After writing several non-fiction books, she felt drawn to the past and the subject of resistance to the Nazi regime. It took her years of courage and hard work to turn the true story of her grandparents Ingeborg and Hansheinrich Kummerow into a trilogy: “Love and Resistance in the Second World War”. UNRELENTING is the first book in this series. Bringing history to life through her books is Marion’s passion. She visits museums, travels to memorials and the locations in her books, reads original source material, and consults experts to meticulously research the historical facts and details in her novels. Her stories are authentic and immersive, transporting readers to another time and place. She writes with the conviction that we must never forget the past, so it won’t repeat itself. When she’s not writing or researching, Marion likes to travel, do yoga, and spend time with her family. She also enjoys reading books by other historical fiction authors. If you want to get a taste of her writing, you can download a free short story about a downed British airman here: https://kummerow.info/ Or visit her website for a complete list of her published books and interesting background information: https://kummerow.info/recommended-reading-order/

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