A Jew and an SS officer in WWII Germany. An unlikely pairing? Indeed! The plot twists and turns, nimbly touching on key WWII issues. Maybe too nimbly, though. I was torn between frustration with the predictable plot, yet feeling curious about how it would end. Trite, happy ending or tragic, star-crossed love? Read it to find out. ( )

Jewish, WW2, Germany, historical-figures, historical-novel, historical-places-events, historical-research, historical-setting, history-and-culture, triggers, secrets, subterfuge, lies****

A tough read. It highlights the very personal way Jewish women were subjugated and violated, even worse than the ordinary German wife or daughter. The cruelty of the men working for the Reich has usually been a given because they were either brainwashed or were sociopaths to begin with. It does reflect the constant fear of those who were ordered to wear the Star. The publisher's blurb gives a whitewashed overview but can alert the reader to some of the triggers. This is what I would call a horror novel, but it is well written.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Bookouture via NetGalley. ( )

A Light in the Window by Marion Kummerow is Historical World War II Fiction set in Germany and France. The life of a Jewish Woman is changed by a bombing in Berlin by the British. There are many thrilling moments with plots, plans, and a love story. The characters are well developed including Nazis, the French resistance, Jews and many people fighting to survive this turbulent time. I liked the way the author portrayed the characters, some evil, others decent, some believing the National Socialist propaganda and others justifying what they think they must do to live. I found this book exciting and could not put it down.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I appreciate the opportunity and thank the author and publisher for allowing me to read, enjoy and review this book. 5 Stars ( )