The Berlin Girl
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Author Description
From the bestselling author of The German Midwife comes the heart-wrenching story of a country on the brink of war, a woman who puts herself in the line of fire, and a world about to be forever changed.Berlin, 1938: It’s the height of summer, and Germany is on the brink of war. When fledgling reporter Georgie Young is posted to Berlin, alongside fellow Londoner Max Spender, she knows they are entering the eye of the storm.Arriving to a city swathed in red flags and crawling with Nazis, Georgie feels helpless, witnessing innocent people being torn from their homes. As tensions rise, she realises she and Max have to act – even if it means putting their lives on the line.But when she digs deeper, Georgie begins to uncover the unspeakable truth about Hitler’s Germany – and the pair are pulled into a world darker than she could ever have imagined…
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A young reporter in 1938 Berlin uncovers a dangerous truth as the world teeters on the edge of war. Fledgling reporter Georgie Young arrives in Berlin with her colleague Max Spender to find a city consumed by Nazi ideology and escalating violence. Witnessing the persecution of innocent citizens, Georgie feels compelled to act, even as the danger escalates. As they delve deeper into the heart of Hitler's Germany, Georgie and Max become entangled in a conspiracy far darker than they could have imagined, risking their lives to expose the unspeakable.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Setting: Berlin, Germany, during the height of summer in 1938.
- Protagonist: Georgie Young, a fledgling reporter from London.
- Key Relationship: Georgie's professional partnership with fellow Londoner Max Spender.
- Inciting Incident: Georgie's arrival in Berlin and her immediate exposure to the oppressive Nazi regime.
- Central Conflict: Georgie and Max's struggle to report on and potentially act against the escalating atrocities.
- Rising Stakes: The pair become increasingly involved in uncovering dangerous truths, putting their lives at risk.
- Thematic Elements: The dangers of war, the courage of individuals in oppressive regimes, the power of journalism.
- Narrative Framework: Primarily third-person perspective, focusing on Georgie's experiences and discoveries.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The premise sets up a tense historical thriller, focusing on the moral courage of individuals caught in the lead-up to World War II. The narrative appears to prioritize Georgie's perspective as she navigates the dangerous political climate of 1938 Berlin. Readers can expect a story that blends the personal stakes of Georgie and Max's investigation with the broader historical backdrop of impending war. The description suggests a focus on uncovering hidden truths and the personal cost of such actions.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2020-12-01
Publisher:
Avon Books
ISBN-10:
0008394083
ISBN-13:
9780008394080
Thriller
Historical Fiction
Suspense
Subjects
Espionage
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