The German Sisters: A Novel

In this poignant novel set against the backdrop of Hitler’s rise to power, two sisters find themselves on opposite sides of the war, testing the strength of familial bonds, the power of sacrifice, and the limits of forgiveness.

Gerde is 13 when Hitler takes office; Ilse, 11. While Gerda quickly grows disillusioned by Nazism, Ilse becomes a fervent follower: the sound of Hitler’s voice on the radio is like a drug to her. She feels honored to be sent to Year on the Land, an agrarian indoctrin...