The Lies We Told

Truth. Lies. Deceit. Survival. How far would a person go? What did it take to survive in Europe during WWII? This novel takes a different perspective on the WWII historical fiction story. Most of the novels I’ve read tell of the resistance and the persistence of those fighting against the Nazis, typically from the perspective of the “good guys.” This one tells about a person who aligns with the Nazis.
Overall, this story helped me view this situation differently. And, to me, that is the purpose of any good novel.

Margot’s Secret Book #4

This is the final book in this wonderful series and it can be read on its own but I highly recommend you read this series in order in order to get the maximum pleasure of being immersed into the world of the characters. The stories are unputdownable.

In this last installment, Margot’s is a woman with a secret that could be deadly if uncovered. She becomes even more desperate when she meets Kurtis, a Nazi officer and soon finds herself entangled in a web of lies. Eventually she sees that be marrying Kurtis her hopes are that he will take care of her and that he will accept the child she is carrying as his own, ( of course he should never know the baby is not his). While in Berlin, her estranged sister, Trudy, has a dangerous affair with Peter, an SS officer. Their world clashes and all come to an end.

Although this story has much going on and you need to pay attention to follow all the coming and going. Of course if you read the previous installment it will be easier to put all the characters in the right place. Recurring characters have their own story and the few new ones add to the challenge of remembering them. Along the way we meet well known figures in history such Eva Braun and Hitler, and the usual Nazi conspirators. Along with these well-known personages we go to a party at Eagle’s Nest. So this story although fictional dabbles in some true events.

The story moves at a steady pace and is smoothly writing and very enjoyable to read. I loved this series and hate to see it end.

Well-said, well-done

This book had so much going on at once, Nazis and a serial killer? I’ve never read such a thing. I was slightly confused with some of the plot and characters since I didn’t read previous books in the series but it was pretty easy to catch on if you read it as a stand alone. It ended up being a really good book, loved the short chapters it felt like I flew through it.

An amazing if abrupt ending to a wonderful family saga. I wish there had been a fifth story to deal with Margot and Max’s story in America after the war and the hardships and discrimination they must have experienced after the war. Even in my home town of Chicago, life wasn’t easy for Germans.

I had a very hard time putting this book down! I read it in 4 days, only putting it down to work. There were a few unbelievable parts I didn't care for, but it was overall a wonderful conclusion to a great series!

Margot's Dilemma

Book four in the Margot's Secret Series. After Ben's death Margot runs and lands in Frankfort working in a cafe. Things are going well for her until two things happen. A Nazi officer falls for her and her sister Trudy finds her when the German Officer takes her to a party at the Eagles Nest.
This means nothing but trouble. Can Margot get out of this situation?

Will she have to marry the Nazi to save her child? Will Trudy ruin everything for her once again?

Meanwhile Max is in the camp and he doesn't know if Margot is alive or not. Margot thinks he is dead. Will Max and Margot ever see each other again?

This book is exciting as the last, each book is a page turner. You won't want to put it down until you have finished it and find out how it all ends.

Thanks to Roberta Kagan for writing this great series, to the Book Whisperer for publishing it and to NetGalley for sending me a complimentary copy of the book to read and review

A Fantastic Series of Hope and Despair.
The Lies We Told is the fourth (and final) book in the “Margot’s Secret” series by Roberta Kagan. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend you read the 3 books before in this series as you will not be disappointed.
This book follows Margot, her husband Max, and her sister Trudy as they try to survive in Germany during the later part of WWII. Margot has fled to Frankfort trying to survive, Max is in a concentration camp (also trying to survive), and Trudy Margots sister is trying to find lovers to take care of her.
Margots story carry’s on with Margot working in the restaurant and a German officer who pursues her relentlessly and wishes to marry Margot. Trudy as usual is up to her tricks and is causing trouble and threatening to reveal Margots secret of being half Jewish.
Will Margot follow her instincts and marry the officer she hates to save her skin during these times and can she get her sister Trudy of her back. Will Max survive the camp and what more horrific ordeals are in store for him.
This book is as exciting as the last, each book is a page turner. You will not want to put this book down until you have finished it and find out how it all ends. Thanks to Roberta Kagan for writing this great series, her books portray the period and a positive message during a wonderful time of hope and despair. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down! I have not read the rest of the series and am excited to go back and read the beginning of Margot’s story!

This is another outstanding Roberta Kagan book. It is the fourth and final book in the WWII “Margot’s Secret Series”. It can be read as a stand alone book . Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Margot is a young German lady who finds out that she was adopted and that her mother was possibly a Jew. Margo’s sister, Trudy, is a very evil person whose jealousy and hatred make her do terrible things to her sister. In the 1940’s , Margo finds herself pregnant by her Jewish lover and she needs to protect herself and her unborn child . She marries Kurtis, a Nazi officer while Trudy has an affair with Peter, an SS officer. Margot’s husband, Max, is sent to Dachau where he tries to survive . This historical fiction book delves into the atrocities committed by the Nazis and the struggles to try to survive . We are introduced to many characters without a conscience and thriving of hatred and power. Yet, throughout the book , there is love, passion and hope.