The German Wife: An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, inspired by true events

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But when rumors about the Rhodes family’s affiliation with the Nazi party spread among her new American neighbors, idle gossip turns to bitter rage, and the act of violence that results tears apart a family and leaves the community wondering—is it an act of vengeance or justice?

Huntsville, Alabama, 1950—Twenty years later, Jürgen is one of many German scientists pardoned and granted a position in America’s space program.Perfect for reading book groups it does beg the question of what choice would YOU make in a no-win situation? Although they fiercely oppose Hitler’s radical views, and joining his ranks is unthinkable, it soon becomes clear that if Jürgen does not accept the job, their income will be taken away. Years later, in 1949, when they moved to Huntsville, Alabama, Henry was suffering terribly from the war. They exploited underlying antisemitism and rallied people to a near frenzy with hopes of a better country.

As much as they despise the Nazis, they know they must toe the line to protect their children and save their own lives. But the Americans who already lived there—especially the ones who’d fought in World War II—weren’t happy about their new neighbors. Jürgen is a scientist, and his expertise becomes of interest to the Nazi Party as they develop a program to build rockets to travel into space. Texas parents with trans children are being accused of child abuse if they help their kids transition.

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