Berlin, 1933. Leah and Magda have been inseparable for as long as they can remember, and one beautiful summer’s day in their courtyard, they vow nothing will ever come between their friendship. But Leah could never have predicted the darkness looming just around the corner…As Hitler comes to power and the Nazi Party gain even more influence, Magda proudly tells Leah she has decided to join the Hitler Youth. Leah’s blood runs cold before she begs Magda to change her mind—because Leah is Jewish. Magda refuses, and heartbroken Leah knows this will not only destroy their friendship but also put her life in mortal danger. Suddenly, the only light in her life is Magda’s brother Markus, who is furious at his sister and vows to do everything he can to keep Leah safe.As Magda becomes more entrenched in the Nazi Party, Leah’s life starts to shatter as the Gestapo raid her home, sending her beloved brother Aaron to a concentration camp. Devastated, Leah and her parents are forced to flee and hide. Desperate to save Leah, Markus decides the only way he can help stop the Nazis and his sister is to infiltrate the party as an undercover resistance fighter. But will Magda see through his lie, and how far will she go to prove her loyalty to her Führer? This powerful and heartbreaking novel about love, family, betrayal, and sacrifice perfect for fans of The Alice Network, The White Rose Network, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, and The Nightingale.
Sharon Maas Reihenfolge der Bücher
Sharon Maas schafft Erzählungen, die sich mit tiefgreifenden menschlichen Erfahrungen auseinandersetzen, stark beeinflusst von ihrer eigenen abenteuerlichen Weltreise. Ihre Prosa zeichnet sich durch eine lyrische Qualität und eine aufschlussreiche Erforschung der menschlichen Psyche aus. Maas entführt die Leser in Welten voller Emotionen und Kontemplation, oft inspiriert von ihren ausgedehnten Reisen durch Südamerika und Indien. Ihre Werke zeugen von der Kraft des Geschichtenerzählens und seiner Fähigkeit, verschiedene Kulturen und Perspektiven zu verbinden.






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