The German Wife
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"Skillfully researched and powerfully written, The German Wife will capture you from the first page." --Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London
For fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say and The Warsaw Orphan returns with a gripping novel inspired by the true story of Operation Paperclip: a controversial secret US intelligence program that employed former Nazis after WWII.
Berlin, 1930--When a wave of change sweeps a radical political party to power, Sofie von Meyer Rhodes's academic husband benefits from the ambitions of its newly elected chancellor. Although Sofie and J rgen do not share the social views growing popular in Hitler's Germany, J rgen's position with its burgeoning rocket program changes their diminishing fortunes for the better. But as Sofie watches helplessly, her beloved Berlin begins to transform, forcing her to consider what they must sacrifice morally for their young family's security, and what the price for their neutrality will be.
Twenty years later, J rgen is one of the many German scientists offered pardons for their part in the war, and taken to America to work for its fledgling space program. For Sofie, this is the chance to exorcise the ghosts that have followed her across the ocean, and make a fresh start in her adopted country. But her neighbors aren't as welcoming or as understanding as she had hoped. When scandalous rumors about the Rhodes family's affiliation with Hitler's regime spreads, idle gossip turns to bitter rage, and the act of violence that results will tear apart Sofie's community and her family before the truth is finally revealed.
"An unforgettable novel that explores important questions highly relevant to the world today." --Christine Wells, author of Sisters of the Resistance
Don't miss Kelly Rimmer's newest novel, The Paris Agent, where a family's innocent search for answers brings a long-forgotten, twenty-five-year-old mystery featuring two female SOE operatives comes to light
For more by Kelly Rimmer, look for:
Before I Let You Go The Things We Cannot Say Truths I Never Told You The Warsaw Orphan The Midnight Estate (available July 22, 2025)
For fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say and The Warsaw Orphan returns with a gripping novel inspired by the true story of Operation Paperclip: a controversial secret US intelligence program that employed former Nazis after WWII.
Berlin, 1930--When a wave of change sweeps a radical political party to power, Sofie von Meyer Rhodes's academic husband benefits from the ambitions of its newly elected chancellor. Although Sofie and J rgen do not share the social views growing popular in Hitler's Germany, J rgen's position with its burgeoning rocket program changes their diminishing fortunes for the better. But as Sofie watches helplessly, her beloved Berlin begins to transform, forcing her to consider what they must sacrifice morally for their young family's security, and what the price for their neutrality will be.
Twenty years later, J rgen is one of the many German scientists offered pardons for their part in the war, and taken to America to work for its fledgling space program. For Sofie, this is the chance to exorcise the ghosts that have followed her across the ocean, and make a fresh start in her adopted country. But her neighbors aren't as welcoming or as understanding as she had hoped. When scandalous rumors about the Rhodes family's affiliation with Hitler's regime spreads, idle gossip turns to bitter rage, and the act of violence that results will tear apart Sofie's community and her family before the truth is finally revealed.
"An unforgettable novel that explores important questions highly relevant to the world today." --Christine Wells, author of Sisters of the Resistance
Don't miss Kelly Rimmer's newest novel, The Paris Agent, where a family's innocent search for answers brings a long-forgotten, twenty-five-year-old mystery featuring two female SOE operatives comes to light
For more by Kelly Rimmer, look for:
Before I Let You Go The Things We Cannot Say Truths I Never Told You The Warsaw Orphan The Midnight Estate (available July 22, 2025)
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1525811436
ISBN13:9781525811432
Release Date:June 2022
Publisher:Graydon House
Length:464 Pages
Weight:0.81 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.8" x 8.8"
Related Subjects
Betrayal Forgiveness Identity Crisis Immigration Revenge The Holocaust Fiction Literature & FictionCustomer Reviews
2 ratings
Germany during world war ll
Published by Love to read , 1 month ago
A Wonderful Story by Kelly Rimmer ! It is heart-wrenching..and uplifting... she tells a story of the choices people are Forced to make ......choices that seem impossible..but are done out of love and commitment and compassion..for your loved ones...and friends ..that are ""Family" .The story described under the title of the book ( by thrift) is exact to what this story entails...and is based on the True Historical Facts of "Operation Paperclip " By The U. S. Government that employed a number Of Top German Scientist ...in varies fields of science. In this case..to help us towards the race..of beating the Russians...with the first Rocket to the moon. Excellent, Excellent, story..by this Subperb Writer ! Everything she creates is powerful..and is Story telling at its best.!! Deserves more than 5 stars !! Definitely recommend...NOT confusing at all..between the time lines of war years..and after war years in America...very easy and unforgettable read.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 You'll Love It !!
Good book
Published by Dds35days , 1 year ago
I enjoyed reading this book. I sometimes get confused when chapters go between countries and times. I don't want to give away the plot, but we are given insight into some of the Germans involved in the war
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