The Girl in the Shadows by Marion Kummerow

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I absolutely love Marion Kummerow’s books, she is a fabulous author of historical fiction! So I’m pleased to say I’m back with another one of her books. Today I have the pleasure of sharing my review of *The Girl in the Shadows, the third book in Marion Kummerow’s bestselling Margarete’s Journey series. You can read my reviews here of the first two here: A Light in the Window and From the Dark we Rise.

The Girl in the Shadows by Marion Kummerow - Book Review

Book Description

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 Nazi party becomes more brutal in its treatment of Jews, she realizes she must do more. She has to help the prisoners escape to real safety, because they will never be safe 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…

What I Thought

Huge fan here of Marion Kummerow’s Margarete’s Journey series! The Girl in the Shadows is just as good as the other two books in the series. All three of the stories can be read as standalone books, but I have loved reading them in order. The author’s writing is truly authentic, well researched and she doesn’t skip out on the true horrors of the treatment of the Jews. It can make it a hard read so be prepared. I do enjoy the way Kummerow tells the story, not only the heartbreaking scenes but the romance side as well. An ideal read for historical fiction World War II fans. I will definitely be revisiting Margarete’s Journey!

Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for my copy.

About The Author

Marion Kummerow was born and raised in Germany, before she set out to “discover the world” and lived in various countries. In 1999 she returned to Germany and settled down in Munich where she’s now living with her family.

Inspired by the true story about her grandparents, who belonged to the German resistance and fought against the Nazi regime, she started writing historical fiction, set during World War II. Her books are filled with raw emotions, fierce loyalty and resilience. She loves to put her characters through the mangle, making them reach deep within to find the strength to face moral dilemma, take difficult decisions or fight for what is right. And she never forgets to include humor and undying love in her books, because ultimately love is what makes the world go round.

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