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BOOK REVIEW #THE BERLIN SISTERS # 20TH CENTURY HISTORICAL ROMANCE #LAKE UNION PUBLISHING #SORAYA M. LANE #JEWISH FICTION



MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW

                               

Soraya M. Lane's "The Berlin Sisters" takes readers on a poignant journey through the heart of war-torn Berlin, unraveling a narrative of courage, sacrifice, and resilience against the backdrop of World War II. From the bestselling author of "The Secret Midwife," Lane introduces us to the Müller sisters, whose lives are forever altered when they find themselves caught in the crosscurrents of loyalty, morality, and the brutal reality of Nazi Germany.

The story unfolds in 1943, with Ava Müller proudly supporting the German war effort alongside her father, a high-ranking official in the Reich. Lane skillfully paints the portrait of a model Nazi family, with Ava's sister Hanna working as a nurse, risking her life amid bombing raids to save others. However, the façade crumbles when Ava stumbles upon a shocking secret—her parents and Hanna are secretly working for the resistance.

The author skillfully navigates the moral dilemma Ava faces upon discovering her family's secret. Lane paints a vivid picture of the internal conflict as Ava grapples with the choice between loyalty to her country and the shocking truth revealed by her childhood friend Eliana Goldman, hidden in the attic. The narrative gains depth as Ava is forced to confront the horrifying reality that has been hidden beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect Nazi life.

Lane expertly weaves together a tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit as Ava and Hanna join the resistance network to undermine the Reich from within its own headquarters. The bond between the sisters becomes the driving force behind their dangerous mission, providing a gripping emotional anchor for readers.

"The Berlin Sisters" stands out as a powerful work of fiction inspired by the real stories of those who chose to resist the Nazis from within Germany. Lane's storytelling prowess captures the nuances of wartime Berlin, offering a heartbreaking yet hopeful exploration of the choices individuals faced during one of the darkest periods in history.

The novel's thought-provoking narrative delves into the complexities of morality, shedding light on the internal struggles of individuals torn between allegiance to their country and the pursuit of justice. Lane's vivid characters, meticulous historical research, and emotionally charged storytelling make "The Berlin Sisters" a compelling read that lingers in the minds of readers long after the final page is turned. This book is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the indomitable will to make a difference, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for an advance copy for my honest review.

BOOK DESCRIPTION

From the bestselling author of The Secret Midwife comes a story of bravery, sacrifice and resilience in war-torn Berlin―and two sisters who will risk it all to make a difference.

Berlin, 1943: Ava Müller is a proud supporter of the German war effort, working for Joseph Goebbels alongside her father, a high-ranking official in the Reich. With her sister Hanna, a nurse, braving bombing raids to save lives, they are a model Nazi family. Until Ava discovers her parents and Hanna are secretly working for the resistance…

Returning to their country home, Ava is shocked to find her childhood friend Eliana Goldman and her family hidden in the attic. Suddenly she faces a stark choice: denounce her family, as she’s been taught, or betray her country. She knows only too well what happens to traitors―but as Eliana’s story of terror at the hands of the Nazis unravels, Ava realises her loyalty to the regime has blinded her to the horrifying truth.

Drawn into the resistance network alongside Hanna, Ava begins the dangerous work of undermining the Reich from within its own headquarters. Relying on each other for courage and resilience, the sisters must risk their own lives to save others, knowing that every day brings them one step closer to making the ultimate sacrifice…

Heartbreaking, hopeful and thought-provoking, this is a powerful work of fiction inspired by those who chose to fight the Nazis from within Germany and the events that followed.


  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lake Union Publishing (16 May 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages

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