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A review by booksbydorothea
The Secret History of Audrey James by Heather Marshall
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
5.0 stars
HIGHLY recommend
As a typical American who took typical history, I learned absolutely nothing about the German resistance in WWII. A bit about the French resistance, but this was all new territory for me. The most interesting part was the women resistance fighters who did so much in the background and periphery as the women were often ignored.
I had assumed, wrongly, that all Germans were complicit in the Holocaust, WWII, and the Third Reich. This novel explains that every day Germans from all walks of life were against Hitler and actively tried to kill him numerous times to end the war. These people were everyone from officers in the German military to university students for varied and diverse reasons.
This was a beautifully written historical fiction with strong characters and an incredible storyline!
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/01/review-secret-history-of-audrey-james.html
HIGHLY recommend
As a typical American who took typical history, I learned absolutely nothing about the German resistance in WWII. A bit about the French resistance, but this was all new territory for me. The most interesting part was the women resistance fighters who did so much in the background and periphery as the women were often ignored.
I had assumed, wrongly, that all Germans were complicit in the Holocaust, WWII, and the Third Reich. This novel explains that every day Germans from all walks of life were against Hitler and actively tried to kill him numerous times to end the war. These people were everyone from officers in the German military to university students for varied and diverse reasons.
This was a beautifully written historical fiction with strong characters and an incredible storyline!
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/01/review-secret-history-of-audrey-james.html
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, and Grief
Minor: Miscarriage, Car accident, and Death of parent