In 1930s Munich, danger lurks behind dark corners, and secrets are buried deep within the city. But Gretchen Müller, who grew up in the National Socialist Party under the wing of her “uncle” Dolf, has been shielded from that side of society ever since her father traded his life for Dolf’s, and Gretchen is his favorite, his pet.
Uncle Dolf is none other than Adolf Hitler.
And Gretchen follows his every command.
Until she meets a fearless and handsome young Jewish reporter named Daniel Cohen. Gretchen should despise Daniel, yet she can’t stop herself from listening to his story: that her father, the adored Nazi martyr, was actually murdered by an unknown comrade. She also can’t help the fierce attraction brewing between them, despite everything she’s been taught to believe about Jews.
As Gretchen investigates the very people she’s always considered friends, she must decide where her loyalties lie. Will she choose the safety of her former life as a Nazi darling, or will she dare to dig up the truth—even if it could get her and Daniel killed?
From debut author Anne Blankman comes this harrowing and evocative story about an ordinary girl faced with the extraordinary decision to give up everything she’s ever believed . . . and to trust her own heart instead.
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Let me start by saying Prisoner of Night and Fog is technically a young adult novel (full disclosure and all that) but I thought it would be a great addition to our historical fiction here at The Mixed-Up Files, especially for our upper Middle-Grade readers.
Amie: I mentioned above that your book is technically YA, but how do you feel it will relate to the MG reader?
Anne: I love these questions. Bed bugs for sure! Just the thought of little things crawling over my head wants me shudder. Ack! Definitely burps–it’s a compliment to someone’s cooking, right? And vanilla every time! Yum. Now you’ve made me hungry.
Thanks so much for having me “visit”, Amie!
Amie: Glad to have you, Anne!
Anne Blankman grew up in a small town in upstate New York. She studied history and English at Union College and earned a master’s degree in library science from the University at Albany. She has worked for several years as a librarian. Currently Anne lives with her college sweetheart husband, Mike, and young daughter, Kirsten, in southeastern Virginia, where the hot summers haven’t killed her yet. PRISONER OF NIGHT AND FOG is her first novel.
So, what do you say, Mixed-Up Members? Want to win a copy of Prisoner of Night and Fog? Well, you know what to do!
Amie Borst writes twisted fairy tales. Cinderskella and Little Dead Riding Hood are the first two books in the Scarily Ever Laughter series. Find her on facebook and her blog.
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The blurb sounds interesting
For my public library.
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I’m really wanting to get into reading historical fiction, so this would be a great intro!
I’m looking forward to reading this book. It sounds very interesting.
This book sounds so intriguing!
I think it will be very interesting this book!
I don’t typically read historical fiction, but Prisoner of Night and Fog sounds so interesting! I’ve been wanting to read it since I first saw it on EpicReads a while back.
Awesome giveaway, this book sounds really good!
Wow, sounds great! Now in my to-read pile!
This is one of my most anticipated books for 2014! I love books set during WWII and the Holocaust–I think they can be so powerful for both young and older readers. I especially look forward to reviewing this book in terms of its spiritual dimensions. Stories like these reflect important and thought-provoking themes. Very excited for this book’s release!
Sounds like a good book
Sounds fascinating.
I got the chance to read an eGalley of this book and it was absolutely BRILLIANT. Thank you so much for the amazing giveaway 😀
Would go great on my chelf