Berlin, Germany 1932. In a time of political unrest and strife, one man finds the courage to fight back…Dr. Wilhem “Q” Quedlin, chemical engineer and inventor, lives for his science. A woman is not in his plans—nor is it to be accused of industrial espionage.But things get worse from there.Watching Hitler’s rise to power spurns his desire to avoid yet another war that will completely destroy … another war that will completely destroy his beloved country. Q makes the conscious decision to fight against what he knows is wrong, even if working against the Nazis could mean certain death for him— and anyone he loves.
Hilde Dremmer has vowed to never love again. But after encountering Q, she wants to give love a second chance.
When Q discloses his resistance plan, it’s up to Hilde to choose between her protected life without him or the constant threat of torture if she supports him in his fight against injustice.
She has witnessed enough of the Nazi government’s violent acts to be appalled by the new political power, but will this be enough for an ordinary girl to do the extraordinary and stand beside the man she loves in a time of total desolation?
This World War II spy story is based on the true events of one couple’s struggle for happiness while battling a war against their own leaders.
Book 1 spans the years 1932 thru 1936
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“Unrelenting” is a beautifully written story of two young people: a brilliant scientist Dr. Wilhelm “Q” Quedlin and an insurance claim clerk, Hilde. Based on a true story, “Unrelenting” shows the rise of the Nazi Party through their eyes – the feeling of foreboding and danger that starts to suffocate the nation with every passing year, with every new law imposed. While Q was quite an idealistic young man who viewed communism as a perfect regime and therefore decided to start helping the Soviets with certain things (I won’t give away any spoilers here), Hilde was just as passionate about her dislike of the Nazi Party, not only for their racial policies but due to their ideas about “an ideal German woman” that was supposed to be a mother and a wife first and foremost, which went against independent Hilde’s views. Both characters are extremely likable, and I couldn’t help but root for them and their noble cause. The setting of pre-war Germany, the Olympic Games, even the inside of the interrogation cells – everything was presented vividly and made me feel like I was actually there. A wonderful story, which I would highly recommend to all fans of the historical fiction genre. I’ll definitely continue with other books in the series.
This is sad that this book is based on what life was like as Hitler was taking power in Germany. It is a great historical fiction and I recommend the book.
A beautiful story….
This is a wonderful love story set during a difficult period in world history. The characters are wonderful and rich. I was really pulled into the story. This story can be read on it’s own. I was disappointed that the story was broken into three parts. I would have enjoyed finding out how these two conquered life together.
This is book 1 in a great trilogy.
I have read all 3 and are well worth reading.
This is a story based on the authors grandparents.
Tragic, heartbreaking.
Thank you for sharing their story.
This is an intriguing story with historical aspects of which I was unaware.
Great story line.
This was a great start to the series…loved these books…loved the courageous people in them. One of my favorite authors.
I great enjoyed reading Unrelenting. It’s a romance and history all wrapped together. We are seeing through the eyes of someone who lived in prewar Germany. I’m looking forward to the next book!
I love books set in WW2, especially about real people – the heroes who others never hear about. This trilogy is about Marion’s grandparents who very bravely faced up to Hitler and fought against him and his horrific regime. It’s not a happy ending but it’s a wonderful piece of history. Highly recommended.
Since this book is a trilogy, I am compelled to read the others in the series. I have already googled the main characters (real names). Very little is available and Wilkapedia is not available in English.
I really enjoyed this book. It’s number one of a trilogy and I think I’m going to get the next one. A good story about Germany pre-world war II and the Nazi ascent to power. Well worth the time reading it, a history lesson and good characters too.
The book is well written. It was refreshing to read a book with such a powerful story. I will be reading Unyielding and Unwavering!
I loved the way it was written, and didn’t want to stop reading. Very good story. Can’t wait to read the third book.
This was most informative to read from the perspective of those inside Germany and being influenced by Hitler and his philosophies. Very tragic and sad but understandable. Leaves me with the hope that we can learn from the past so this doesn’t happen again.
Great for historical perspective of pre- WWII Germany from German perspective.
Great read, wish rest of series was free.
Loved it!
The title of this book is “Unrelenting” and no other word could better describe the two main characters, Wilhelm (known as Q) and Hilde.
The book begins a year before the Nazis come to power and focuses on the lives of Q and Hilde. Q is a brilliant scientist who has a slightly idealistic view of the Soviet Union and Communism. It is hard as a twenty-first century reader to understand Q’s admiration for the ideology, given what we now know, but Ms. Kummerow does a wonderful job of helping the reader see why Q views Communism as positively as he does (as well as hinting he doesn’t have a full idea of what life is truly like in the Soviet Union). On the other hand we have Hilde, a young woman struggling with family issues and trying to make sense of the political events surrounding her. Eventually, the two cross paths and while they embark on a romantic relationship together, they can’t help but realize the dark path their country is going down.
This book was well written and easy to read, I was able to finish it in just two days, perhaps even less if I hadn’t forced myself to stop on occasion. It is easily a book someone could finish in one sitting and a perfect example of “Just one more chapter. Just one more chapter”. Ms. Kummerow was able to bring Q and Hilde to life and make the reader sympathize with them and understand their feelings and thoughts during this turbulent time. The pacing of the story was also well done. Even though the book begins in 1932 and ends in 1936, it doesn’t feel rushed. The entire story flows well and keeps the reader engaged. Highly recommended.
Well written good knowledge of history.