That Summer in Berlin: A Novel by Lecia Cornwall

(Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book:

In the summer of 1936, while the Nazis make secret plans for World War II, a courageous and daring young woman struggles to expose the lies behind the dazzling spectacle of the Berlin Olympics. 

German power is rising again, threatening a war that will be even worse than the last one. The English aristocracy turns to an age-old institution to stave off war and strengthen political bonds—marriage. Debutantes flock to Germany, including Viviane Alden. On holiday with her sister during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Viviane’s true purpose is more clandestine. While many in England want to appease Hitler, others seek to prove Germany is rearming. But they need evidence, photographs to tell the tale, and Viviane is a genius with her trusty Leica. And who would suspect a pretty, young tourist taking holiday snaps of being a spy?

Viviane expects to find hatred and injustice, but during the Olympics, with the world watching, Germany is on its best behavior, graciously welcoming tourists to a festival of peace and goodwill. But first impressions can be deceiving, and it’s up to Viviane and the journalist she’s paired with—a daring man with a guarded heart—to reveal the truth.

But others have their own reasons for befriending Viviane, and her adventure takes a darker turn. Suddenly Viviane finds herself caught in a web of far more deadly games—and closer than she ever imagined to the brink of war.

my thoughts:

Wow! That Summer in Berlin by Lecia Cornwall is historical fiction at its very best! What an excellent story! I devoured it in one sitting and did not want it to end. I fell in deep with this book. It was just so dam good. Riveting, thrilling, and intriguing describe this book perfectly. So do the words superb and unforgettable. Yeah, this book has it all - top notch writing that makes for a compelling read; characters you can't let go, because their stories are unputdownable; and storytelling that is gripping, thoughtful, and exciting. Oh, what a book!

It's 1936. The Olympics are being held in Berlin, Germany. The Nazis are planning WWII. Spies are infiltrating countries, events, and political parties. Oh, and England is sending debutantes to the Olympics to help smooth over political relations. So, Viviane and her sister head to Berlin. She's brought her Leica to snap photos of their trip. Of course, her main mission is to capture photographs showing Germany's true allegiances with regards to the war. Its dangerous work and Viviane is determined to succeed. The only thing is that everyone is suspect and Viviane's guise as a tourist may not be as safe as she had believed. Yikes! Drama, danger, and so much more make Viviane's trip to Berlin quite an adventure. 

Make sure to get your hands on a copy of That Summer in Berlin ASAP - you are going to LOVE this book!! 

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!