Marion Kummerow

Margarete stumbles out of the bombed-out house, the dust settling around her like snow. Mistaking her for the dead officer’s daughter, a guard rushes over to gently ask her if she is all right and whether there’s anything he can do to help her. She glances down at where the hated yellow star had once been, and with barely a pause, she replies “Yes”. Berlin, 1941: Margarete Rosenbaum is working as a housemaid for a senior Nazi officer when his house is bombed, leaving her the only survivor. But when she’s mistaken for his daughter in the aftermath of the blast, Margarete knows she can make a bid for freedom… Issued with temporary papers—and with the freedom of not being seen as Jewish—a few hours are all she needs to escape to relative safety. That is, until her former employer’s son, SS officer Wilhelm Huber, tracks her down. But strangely he doesn’t reveal her true identity right away. Instead he insists she comes and lives with him in Paris, and seems determined to keep her hidden. His only condition: she must continue to pretend to be his sister. Because whoever would suspect a Nazi girl of secretly being a Jew? His plan seems impossible, and Margarete is terrified they might be found out, not to mention worried about what Wilhelm might want in return. But as the Nazis start rounding up Jews in Paris and the Résistance steps up its activities, putting everyone who opposes the regime in peril, she realizes staying hidden in plain sight may be her only chance of survival… Can Margarete trust a Nazi officer with the only things she has left though… her safety, her life, even her heart? A totally heartbreaking and unputdownable story about how far someone would go to save one life, that fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and All the Light We Cannot See will adore. Readers are loving A Light in the Window: ‘Wonderful, wonderful… I was blown away by this book. I couldn’t put it down. I ignored everything and everyone until I finished it.” Nicki’s Book Blog, 5 stars “Blew me away… You get engulfed in the storytelling until the end!… Perfect!… I loved this book – I lost my whole day reading – just couldn't bear to put it down!” NetGalley reviewer “I can’t put into words how incredible A Light in the Window is… Extraordinary, well written, beautiful story.” Goodreads reviewer “This story was heartbreaking and riveting. I was up until wee hours of the morning reading it. It couldn’t put it down until I found out what was happening next.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Emotional… Will pull at your heart strings with each turn of the page.” Spooky’s Maze of Books, 5 stars “A poignant love story… beautifully written and rich with emotion… It is a story about courage and sacrificial love that I found really beautiful and one I highly recommend.” Christian Novel Review, 5 stars “Heartwrenching… A compelling read you won’t want to put down. It draws you in and has you questioning the moral dilemma of whether one human life is worth more than another… A tale that is heartbreaking as well as intriguing.” Confessions of a Bookaholic “I was hooked from the first to the last page, holding my breath… So well written you will feel that you are in France and Berlin… The pages flew by… A read that will stay with me for a long time.” Goodreads reviewer “I love those books that REALLY make you think! It’s not just a story. It’s a moral compass check-in point… I can always count on Marion Kummerow to pen a compelling historical fiction novel that grabs my attention, holds it and rewards me.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A completely gripping WW2 historical novel with a heartbreaking twist

A Light in the Window

1944, Germany. Two sisters seek to overcome impossible odds to be reunited, in this utterly devastating and unforgettable novel about sisterhood, courage and survival. All they had left was each other. Until the Nazis tore them apart. After years of hiding from the Nazis, Rachel Epstein and her little sister Mindel are captured by the Gestapo and sent to the concentration camp at Bergen-Belsen. The only ray of light for either girl is that they are together. But on arrival they are separated. As she’s seventeen and deemed an adult, Rachel is sent to work in a brutal factory whilst four-year-old Mindel is sent into the so-called “star” camp for Jewish prisoners. All on her own, Rachel knows her sister will have no chance of survival—unless she can find someone to take care of her. Working in the windowless, airless factory—filling munitions casings with chemicals that burn her fingers and make her eyes sting—the only thing that keeps Rachel going is the thought of her little sister. Because if there’s even a chance Mindel is alive, Rachel knows she must try to save her. But, separated by barbed wire, and treated brutally by SS guards who do not even see them as human beings, can either of the orphaned sisters ever dare to hope that they’ll find their way back to each other? And to freedom? A completely heartbreaking, utterly gripping tale of courage, loss and overcoming impossible odds, perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Ragged Edge of Night and The Orphan’s Tale. Readers are loving Not Without My Sister: “Incredible… I couldn’t stop reading… It would be a great movie… [It] made me cry.” Rachel Wesson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “So emotional, heartbreaking… I couldn’t even put this book down and I got so engrossed into the book that I didn’t even realize until I came to the end!… Grab your tissues because this book will make you cry… Unputdownable historical fiction!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It made me weep… a roller coaster of emotions.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “[A] beautiful, heart-breaking story… a poignant story that will tug at even the most hardened heart strings, with beautifully drawn characters, and filled with raw emotion, it’s a book that will stay with you long after you’ve reached the last page.” The Book Review Café “By the end of the story I was crying… gripping… A must read!” jasminegalsreadinglog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A heartbreaking read that brought tears to my eyes… Both beautiful and harrowing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Heart-wrenching… such an emotional read, have your tissues ready.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Beautifully told and heart wrenching… inspirational—one that you will not be able to put down and that will stay with you for a long time.” Christian Novel Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A story that will both break your heart and also have you hoping.” Goodreads reviewer “A fresh and thought provoking story… heartbreaking… This will tug your heart strings… Historical fiction lovers, this is a must read.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An emotional read… 5*” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “5 star read… Such a heartwarming, emotional read! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Heart -wrenching… heart-breaking… This book brought tears to my eyes… I recommend this one to all historical fiction fans… You will love this one.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A compelling and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel

Not Without My Sister

Berlin, Germany 1932. In a time of political unrest and strife, one man finds the courage to fight back... Dr. Wilhem "Q" Quedlin, chemical engineer and inventor, lives for his science. A woman is not in his plans-nor is it to be accused of industrial espionage. But things get worse from there. Watching Hitler's rise to power spurns his desire to avoid yet another war that will completely destroy his beloved country. Q makes the conscious decision to fight against what he knows is wrong, even if working against the Nazis could mean certain death for him- and anyone he loves. Hilde Dremmer has vowed to never love again. But after encountering Q, she wants to give love a second chance. When Q discloses his resistance plan, it's up to Hilde to choose between her protected life without him or the constant threat of torture if she supports him in his fight against injustice. She has witnessed enough of the Nazi government's violent acts to be appalled by the new political power, but will this be enough for an ordinary girl to do the extraordinary and stand beside the man she loves in a time of total desolation? This World War II spy story is based on the true events of one couple's struggle for happiness while battling a war against their own leaders.

Love and Resistance in Pre-War Germany

Unrelenting

Ellie Midwood

Jj Toner

Six short novels commemorating the ending of the Second World War. 2020 marks 75 years since the world celebrated the end of WWII. These books reveal the high price of freedom--and why it is still so necessary to "never forget".

Trials and Tribulations of WWII

The Road to Liberation

A fast-paced World War Two adventure about a woman with courage and valor﻿

An Inspiring WW2 Novel about True Love and Resilience

Together at Last

Whom can you trust when friends become foes?Hiding from the Nazis...... right under their noses.Lotte works for the Wehrmacht and spies for the British.A race against the time begins, when her contact in the Norwegian resistance is captured.Who will be faster, the Allies liberating Norway or the Gestapo finding out her secret?If she's caught she'll be tortured and killed.Follow Lotte on her agonizing flight across Denmark, evading not only her own people. Get the book now.

Secrets Revealed

Peace can be worse than war Richard is a Wehrmacht deserter, hiding out on a farm in Poland. He thought he'd be safe once the war was over... ... and he was wrong. Staying in Poland threatens his very life. Katrina longed for peace. But when it finally arrives, nothing changes. Because loving the wrong man still is a crime. She's Polish. He's German. Antagonists even after the war. To be together they must embark on a life-threatening flight across two countries with no one to turn to for help. This page-turning adventure by an USA Today Bestselling Author will immerse you into the chaos ravaging Europe in the aftermath of WW2 with great attention to historical detail. Bitter Tears is book 7 in the War Girl series but can be read as stand-alone. Characters from previous books make an appearance in later books of the series. Get it now!

Bitter Tears

War Girls, Book 6

Uncommon Sacrifice

War Girls, #5

Fatal Encounter

A story of love and humanity during a time of war and brutality.

Trouble Brewing

If you enjoy reading about moral dilemmas, tough decisions, and overcoming great evil, you'll love this fast-paced book in the War Girls Saga.

War Girl Anna

Lotte Klausen thought she knew it all, when one well-meaning but rash decision turned her entire world upside down. At 17, Lotte thinks her life is boring. Awful even. She has no idea how much worse it can get, when one rash decision sends her world tumbling. She wants fame and glory. She gets hunger, pain, and cold. Is she strong enough to survive the horrors fate has in store for her? In her darkest hours she's completely alone, with nobody left alive to help. Or is she? Get your copy now and start on an amazing adventure. Lotte is the second book in the War Girl series. Accompany one family of three sisters throughout the war. If you enjoyed The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, you'll love this riveting World War 2 tale.

War Girl Lotte

From the bestselling author of 'Unrelenting' comes the heartbreaking first-in-series, War Girls: Ursula, a harrowing tale of courage and conscience, love and survival under the Third Reich. In Berlin, 1943, compassion is a crime. Newlywed Ursula Hermann is a simple woman, wanting nothing more than an end to the war and the return of her husband from the Russian front. But some things are not meant to be. The authorities determine that Ursula's contribution to the war effort is to guard a prison for undesirables and political prisoners. Then, the unthinkable happens. A prisoner, Royal Air Force pilot Tom Westlake escapes, and Ursula looks the other way. If her single act of mercy is discovered, her life is forfeit. When the injured airman returns, seeking her help, it is her opportunity to turn over the enemy and save herself from destruction. In a world where right has become wrong, and wrong has become right, Ursula must make a decision: obey the fatherland, or follow her conscience. Inspired by true historical events, War Girl Ursula is the unforgettable story of one young woman's moral courage in the face of unspeakable suffering. Praise for War Girls: Ursula: "A fast-paced ww2 historical fiction novel... with a gut-wrenching moral dilemma." "From the first to the last page, I found I couldn't put this book down. There were twists and turns in the plotline which had me on the edge of my seat." "Here is yet another exciting WWII story from Marion Kummerow's fertile imagination mixed with historical research!" If you're a fan of Pam Jenoff, Soraya Lane or Mark Sullivan, you'll devour this story by USA Today Bestselling author Marion Kummerow.

A Bittersweet Novel of WWII

War Girl Ursula

Kriegsjahre einer Familie ist die herzzerreißende Geschichte der Klausen-Familie während des Zweiten Weltkriegs. In diesem Sammelband finden Sie die Bände 9 bis 11. Enthüllte Tarnung: Wird Lotte ihre abenteuerliche Flucht quer durch Skandinavien heil überstehen und ihre Familie wiederfinden? Glücklich Vereint: Die lang erwartete Fortsetzung der Liebesgeschichte von Ursula und dem britischen Piloten Tom. Heftige Strafe: Wird Johann wohlbehalten aus der Kriegsgefanngenschaft in die Heimat zurückkehren, oder ist das sowjetische Unrechtsregime stärker als sein Lebenswille? Und wird Lotte so lange auf ihn warten?

Historischer Roman

Kriegsjahre einer Familie, Sammelband, 9-11

Inspired by true historical events, From the Ashes is the unforgettable story of a tortured man, torn between his ideals, the iron fist of Stalinism and the woman he loves. Marlene has no love lost for the Soviet occupying forces, who turn out to be every bit as cruel as the Nazis were. Living in constant fear of the Russian soldiers, she works in a hospital to make ends meet, where she meets Werner, a cold-hearted career politician. Werner, a German émigré to Moscow, returns to his hometown with the highest hopes for a better future. Sent by the communist party to bring freedom, wealth and happiness to the people, he’s soon caught in a moral conflict between loyalty to his party and his conscience. When Marlene criticizes the socialist German regime, she becomes the target of powerful men. Oblivious to the danger for her own life, she refused to back down, and there’s only one thing Werner can do to save her life: defy the party line. But will he be able to shed decades of indoctrination for the woman he loves? And what will become of him if he does? Because those who speak up against the regime, usually find themselves on a train to Siberia or worse. World War II is over, but another battle has just begun… From the bestselling author of the 'War Girls Series' comes this nail-biting story about Berlin sliding into the Cold War.

World War II is over, but another battle has just begun…

From the Ashes

1943, Germany: Two years ago, fate gave a beautiful young Jewish woman named Margarete Rosenbaum the chance to survive the Nazis, by pretending to be one of them, hiding in plain sight. Now she must make a terrifying decision... 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 Nazis become more brutal in their treatment of Jews, she realizes she must do more. She has to help the prisoners escape to real safety, because they will never survive 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. Readers love Marion Kummerow: "Awesome!!... WOW... Completely and utterly amazing... I cannot explain how much I enjoyed reading this... I highly highly recommend this story!!... Simply amazing!!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Totally Unputdownable WW2 Historical Novel about Love and Impossible Choices

The Girl in the Shadows

1944, Deutschland. In diesem erschütternden und unvergesslichen Roman über Familienbande, Mut und Überleben müssen zwei Schwestern unmögliche Hindernisse überwinden, um wieder vereint zu sein. Sie hatten nur noch einander. Bis die Nazis sie auseinanderrissen. Nachdem sie sich jahrelang vor den Nazis versteckt haben, werden Rachel Epstein und ihre kleine Schwester Mindel von der Gestapo gefangen genommen und in das Konzentrationslager Bergen-Belsen gebracht. Ihr einziger Lichtblick ist, dass sie zusammen sind. Doch bei ihrer Ankunft werden sie getrennt. Als fast Erwachsene wird Rachel zur brutalen Zwangsarbeit in eine Fabrik geschickt, während die vierjährige Mindel in das so genannte Sternlager für jüdische Häftlinge kommt. Rachel weiß, dass ihre Schwester ganz auf sich allein gestellt keine Überlebenschance haben wird - es sei denn, sie findet jemanden, der sich um sie kümmert. In der fensterlosen, stickigen Fabrik befüllt Rachel Munitionshülsen mit Chemikalien, die ihre Finger verätzen und ihre Augen reizen. Das Einzige, was sie am Leben hält, ist der Gedanke an ihre kleine Schwester. Wenn es eine Chance gibt, dass Mindel noch am Leben ist, muss Rachel versuchen, sie zu finden. Aber können die beiden verwaisten Schwestern, die durch Stacheldraht voneinander getrennt sind und von SS-Aufsehern aufs Unmenschlichste behandelt werden, überhaupt darauf hoffen, einander wieder in die Arme zu schließen? Oder gar von Freiheit zu träumen? Eine herzzerreißende, fesselnde Geschichte über Mut, Verlust und das Überwinden unmöglicher Hindernisse, genau das Richtige für Fans von Der Tätowierer von Auschwitz, Die Sternenpflückerin und Unter Blutrotem Himmel. Was Leser über Nicht ohne meine Schwester sagen: Unglaublich ... Ich konnte nicht aufhören zu lesen ... Das wäre auch ein großartiger Film ... Ich musste weinen. Rachel Wesson, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So emotional, herzzerreißend ... Ich konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen und war so in das Buch vertieft, dass ich es erst am Ende merkte! ... Holt eure Taschentücher, denn dieses Buch wird euch zum Weinen bringen ... Ein unwiderstehlicher historischer Roman! Goodreads Rezensent, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Es hat mich zum Weinen gebracht ... ein Wechselbad der Gefühle. Goodreads Rezensent, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [Eine] wunderschöne, herzzerreißende Geschichte ... eine ergreifende Geschichte, die selbst die hartgesottensten Herzen berührt, mit wunderschön gezeichneten Charakteren und voller ungeschminkter Emotionen - ein Buch, das einen noch lange nach der letzten Seite nicht loslassen wird. The Book Review Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Am Ende der Geschichte musste ich weinen ... fesselnd ... ein Muss! jasminegalsreadinglog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nicht ohne meine Schwester

Hiding from the Nazis... ... right under their noses. Officially employed as a radio operator for the Wehrmacht, Lotte is, in fact, a spy for the British service, risking her life to defeat the Nazi forces. When her contact in the Norwegian resistance is captured, it's a race against time. The allies are advancing, but if they don't hurry and liberate Norway, the Gestapo is sure to uncover her secret. If she's caught, she'll be tortured and killed. When the tides turn, friends become foes - and enemies become allies. Without their help, Lotte will never see her family again. Follow Lotte on her agonizing flight across Scandinavia, evading both her own people and the enemies who would destroy her. You'll love this fast-paced World War 2 adventure, about a woman with courage and valor.

An Epic Post-war Love Story Against All Odds

"Please, let me help. I won't tell anyone." It was madness to help an escaped prisoner in Nazi Germany, but how could she not? If it weren't for a lucky strike of fate, she might be the woman on the ground shivering with fear. A light of hope entered the prisoner's eyes and she knew what she had to do... 1942, Germany: When a young woman calling herself Annegret Huber unexpectedly inherits a huge fortune, including a house and factory just outside Berlin, her first thought is to try to see out the war quietly, avoiding the Gestapo and SS as best she can. No one needs to know her dark secret. She must focus on staying hidden. Because she can't risk being exposed for who she truly is. Not really Annegret. But a girl living a secret life. A girl who was once called Margarete. But then an encounter with an escaped prisoner changes everything, as Margarete discovers what is happening at the factory and its attached labor camp. Witnessing first-hand the suffering of prisoners-shivering, with faces gaunt from hunger, as they work in brutal and cruel conditions-she realises she must act. If she can save just one life, she knows she has to. Because the truth is that Margarete resembles the prisoners in the camp in ways she daren't admit. And on the other side of the fence, she has seen a face that is achingly familiar... An absolutely gripping and devastating story, perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, All the Light We Cannot See, and My Name is Eva. Readers are loving From the Dark We Rise: "Totally immersing... Pure escapism... If you enjoyed Schindler's List and love a fast-paced 5-star historical fiction featuring a strong female protagonist, this book needs to be on your radar.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brilliant... Both incredibly sad and encouragingly hopeful." Christian Novel Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Highly addictive... Plenty of suspense, drama, mystery, intrigue, and surprises to keep even the seasoned historical fiction reader on their toes. Margarete is such a strong and complex lead character that I devoured her story." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Fantastic... A book that made me think about my own life and how we should appreciate...things that we so easily take for granted. A story of bravery and determination, where to put a step wrong could mean certain death... Brave and interesting." Linda Strong Book Reviews Praise for Marion Kummerow: "Awesome!!... WOW... Completely and utterly amazing... I cannot explain how much I enjoyed reading this... I highly highly recommend this story!! It was simply amazing!!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Incredible... I couldn't stop reading... It would be a great movie... [It] made me cry." Rachel Wesson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wonderful, wonderful... I was blown away by this book. I couldn't put it down. I ignored everything and everyone until I finished it." Nicki's Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the Dark We Rise: An Utterly Gripping WW2 Historical Novel about a Devastating Secret

Die Kabarettsängerin Bruni hatte ihr Leben im Griff: genug zu essen, begeisterte Fans, gute Freunde und einen amerikanischen Soldaten, der sie liebt. Doch dann wendet sich das Schicksal. Ihr Verlobter wird bei einem Autounfall verletzt und nach Wiesbaden ausgeflogen. Wenn er Deutschland verlässt, bevor sie verheiratet sind, wird sie ihn nie wiedersehen. Aber zusammen mit zwei Millionen Menschen ist Bruni in Berlin eingeschlossen. Otto schmuggelt mit seinem Lastwagen Lebensmittel und andere Güter durch die Kontrollen der Sowjets. Als Bruni ihm eine großzügige Summe anbietet, damit er sie in den Westen mitnimmt, überlegt er nicht lange. Doch unterwegs stellt er fest, dass die schöne Frau nicht die einzige verbotene Fracht an Bord seines LKWs ist. Auch die Russen entdecken sein Geheimnis und schon bald sind Bruni und er auf der Flucht. Können diese beiden Verbündeten wider Willen dem sicheren Tod entkommen? Und wird Bruni ihren Verlobten je wiedersehen? Lesen Sie jetzt diesen spannungsgeladenen historischen Roman aus der Nachkriegszeit.

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