NEW! Jennifer Chiaverini's Resistance Women: A Novel

Jennifer Chiaverini's Resistance Women: A Novel
Item #: 978006

Experience the gripping historical narrative of Resistance Women: A Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini.

This captivating tale brings to life the courageous story of Mildred Fish Harnack, an American woman who, alongside her friends, waged a secret war against the Nazi regime in Berlin.

After marrying German economist Arvid Harnack, Mildred moves to Germany, where they immerse themselves in Berlin's vibrant intellectual scene of the 1930s. However, their idyllic life is shattered by the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.

Determined to resist the growing tyranny, Mildred and her circle, including the spirited Martha Dodd and daring German allies Greta Kuckoff and Sara Weitz, risk everything to gather intelligence from within the heart of the Nazi regime.

Despite their efforts to undermine the Third Reich, the group faces grave danger when their activities are uncovered. Inspired by true events, Resistance Women is a powerful testament to the bravery of ordinary people in extraordinary times.

"An intimate and historically sound exploration of the years leading up to and through WWII... Exceptionally insightful, making for a sweeping and memorable WWII novel." - Publishers Weekly

608 pages