When it comes to historical fiction author Sarah Sundin is one of the best there is. Her knowledge on WWII is astounding and the way she weaves real historical facts in with fictional characters is superb. If you have a facebook you should follow her as well. She posts some great pics and information about her research.
With that being said, this book of hers was not my favorite. It was good, just not what I expected. It seemed to have a big political pull and frankly I am exhausted of politics. When I pick up a book so many times I want to escape reality and political agendas seem to be everywhere now days. Also, I am not big on feminism and it was pushed quite a bit. I did however enjoy the passionate characters and the historic look into Germany as it was nearing the brink of World War II. I think this is a stand alone novel and not part of a series, but I'm always on the lookout for what this author has next.
From the back of the book:
Evelyn Brand is an American foreign correspondent determined to prove her worth in a male dominated profession and to expose the growing tyranny in Nazi Germany. To do so, she must walk a thin line. If she offends the government, she could be expelled from the country or worse. If she does not report truthfully, she'll betray the oppressed and fail to wake up the folks back home.
Peter Lang is an American graduate student working on he PhD in German. Disillusioned with the chaos in the world due to the Great depression he is impressed with the prosperity and order of German society. But when the brutality of the regime hits close, he discovers a far better way to use his contacts withing he Nazi party-to feed information to the shrewd reporter he cant get off his mind.
As the world marches relentlessly toward war, Evelyn and Peter are on a collision course with destiny.
***Thanks to Revell for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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