A dual national in Nazi Germany studying music during the early stages of the war, what could be more benign? Well it didn't stay that way. Full of twists and turns and the horrors of the NaziI era this book is one to read and get involved with your views of life will change.

Very emotional read but truthful. This is what happened in the second world war. I enjoyed the book and recommend it be read by anyone interested in the horrible things that happened to the innocents . Thank you .

This new novel by MJ Hollows is another good read.
It follows the story of Charlotte ,a dual national student living in Germany when the war broke out. She ends up working as a spy for the Germans but then realises they have all been lied to and turns to the British to spy for them.
It's a good read with a real twist at the end .
Recommend this read

I found myself transported to World War 2 Hamburg with the heroine of the story, German born Charlotte Weber, who is of Swedish-Prussian descent. A university philosophy student, Charlotte through her music finds release from the worries of the war and the problematic feelings she has as she tries to navigate it.
The smell of bomb raids, the tragedy of the Nazi regime, the grief, the confusion, the terror and constant fear of 'being on an anti-Nazi list' with the added touch of romance blend together to make this a poignant, thought provoking read.
Charlotte's character as a young woman hopeful of a life beyond the expectations of being a wife and mother, is relentless in her quest to unravel the complexities of a war and a regime which she increasingly disagrees with. The murder of her friend leads her to lead a double life which troubles her and this beautifully plotted story narrates Charlotte's journey, mistakes, hopes and fears beautifully leading to a climatic ending I didn't see coming.
Absolutely loved this and devoured it over 2 sittings.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

A book set in WW2 which gives you an insight into something that we don’t feel we really understand.

We meet Charlotte who is at university in hamburg just before war commences. She loves to play the violin.

When her friend is found dead, she doesn’t believe that she killer herself.

What followed next, had me turning the pages and some of what Charlotte went through and did was really hard and difficult.

We read about how people lived while the Nazi were in command.

There was plenty of drama, she did what she felt was the right thing and proved herself to those that wanted to keep her under their thumb.

I highly recommend this book.

Charlotte Weber is a talented violinist attending Hamburg University in the midst of WW2. The University is a safe haven away from the world that she now struggles to make sense of.

But is it really as safe as she thinks it is?

Charlotte is somewhat sheltered from the war, her boyfriend Kurt's wealthy family own a factory, so he is protected .. for now, and she herself has her studies, although the Nazi's are always trying to change the curriculum.

But Charlotte is suddenly thrust into the reality of War with no real warning.

After the sudden death of a close friend, she is approached by a Wehrmacht officer asking for her help. He makes it sound like she has a choice, but Charlotte knows that she doesn't. In order to keep herself, her family and friends safe she must do as asked.

Because Charlotte has both friends and family members with secrets that the Nazi's must not discover. So she must work with them, in order to conspire against them. She knows that her own life is in danger, but when there are so many others at stake that doesn't seem to matter.

Charlotte uses her student status, her dual nationality and her University Orchestra membership to infiltrate clubs, bars and deliver messages whilst trying to remain invisible. But no one is invisible in war time.

Can Charlotte survive long enough to save her friends, or will she bring them all crashing down?

My goodness what a fantastic book of intrigue and romance and certainly is a wonderful written story.

Charlotte lives with Hilda in Hamburg in which she is at the University. Her boyfriend Kurt who she has known since a he was a boy wants to marry her but she does not know how he feels about Germany if he agrees with what is happening. Charlotte makes friends with Greta who she finds dead, she does not believe she killed herself will she find out who did it. Charlotte gets recruited by the Nazi spies to help them.

I really liked the book it was interesting to read this book it kept you guessing and wondering if anyone else would die. The book ebbed and flowed and the I liked all the cat and mouse games that were played to try and evade the Nazi’s.

Would recommend the book.

Great WW2 historical fiction giving a peak into a world most of us will never understand. Charlotte is living in hamburg before the war. She is lucky enough to be able to attend university. Making her interesting is her that she plays the violin.

She soon finds herself deep in the Abwher after her friend, Greta, is murdered. Although the police are saying it was a suicide. Charlotte knows better. It just doesn't make sense. The things she had to do had me on edge. As things get more complicated, I feared for her life and that of her friends.

The reader exeperiences the life of those under Nazi rule. The dicovery of truths keep the story very intriguing. The story is filled with drama as Charlotte does what she feels is right. Love how she proved better than those that thought they controlled her. The ending was very satisfying when justice is served.

My thanks to Net Galley, HQ, and the personal invitation I received to review this excellent read!

What happened to Greta the musician? Was it suicide or was it murder? That's what her friend and fellow musician Charlotte Weber tends to find out when she is mistaken for Greta to come work for the Reich and helping the other side.

Excellent book! Nice to see a strong woman character like Charlotte wanting to pursue a degree . Highly recommend this book.

#TheVionistsSecret

Another interesting WWII novel from Hollows who does a good job with niche parts of the genre. Here Charlotte a violinist has been coopted by the Nazis in the wake of of the murder of her friend Greta. She sees the horror and realizes that some of her pals are at great risk and so begins to work against the regime. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read.

I’d previously enjoyed The German Nurse and The German Messenger, so when I was contacted by the publisher to see if I was interested in reading and reviewing this one, I was happy for the opportunity.

Known for his stellar historical fiction research, author M.J. Hollows returns to World War Two Germany and centers his story in Hamburg at the university. I enjoyed the exploration and eye-opening realization of the capabilities of oppressive governments.

Charlotte Weber is pulled into the secret world of Nazi spies when her friend dies under rather suspicious circumstances. Rather than fight against the powerful force, she pivots to see if she can unearth secrets leading to her friend’s death. As you can imagine, in the Nazi’s inner circle she sees things that outrage her and it drives her to protect those she cares for at all costs.

Gorgeous cover!

I was gifted this copy by HQ Digital and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

WWII from a young German woman’s perspective. Charlotte Weber is a Nazi supporter until she realises that their actions could affect some of her friends. Her violin-playing and her charm give her the opportunity to work against this terrible regime. Although this is a work of fiction, the author’s note reveals that some of the stories within it are true. The writing style makes this a compelling read.