Browsing: Germany

When tragedy strikes, Quintus Sertorius sets out for Rome to prove himself to his family and his people. “Gripping… Davis’s narrative strengths lie in portraying the horrifying realities of war and in vivifying the ancient setting” (Publishers Weekly).

“He had no way to tell her he had given her life: no right to tell her to abandon hope.”…

While investigating the disappearance of a young man who was working on a secret government contract, Maisie Dobbs becomes embroiled in wartime London’s underworld. A New York Times bestselling author delivers “a thoughtful mystery” (Library Journal starred review) set against the backdrop of World War II England.

Sent to live with her aunt to avoid the dangers of wartime, outspoken Lotte attempts to aid the Jewish children who have lost their parents. But what she’s doing could put her in terrible danger…

In 1943 Berlin, a young German woman breaks the law to rescue an escaped British prisoner of war. And as the Gestapo closes in, she finds herself risking her life — and her heart — for the courageous airman… A vivid, emotional novel.

An international bestseller from “a master of Roman military fiction” (The Times): In 15 AD, senior centurion Lucius Tullus prepares to confront German chieftain Arminius one last time — but Arminius is ready and waiting… With nearly 500 five-star Goodreads ratings!

When Magda is sent to Hitler’s mountain retreat and forced to become one of the Führer’s food tasters, she faces a moral dilemma… and a chance to prove her courage. “This haunting and engrossing novel will appeal to fans of Anthony Doerr and Kristin Hannah” (Booklist).

At the Battle of the Bulge, the US Army’s 106th Infantry Division faced the violent fury of Nazi Germany’s last great military offensive. This gripping work of history takes readers into the heart of the struggle and its aftermath.

Inspired by true events: In 1938, covert agent Lily Saint James goes undercover as a nanny for a German military officer. But as she secures vital intelligence, she finds the Nazi secret police on her trail — and must risk everything to complete her mission…

Germany, 1505In the dark of night, Katharina von Bora says the bravest good-bye a six-year-old can muster and walks away…