That Summer in Berlin
(Sprache: Englisch)
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...
German power is rising again, threatening a...
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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.
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CHAPTER ONESouth Coast of England
September 1935
There was a storm coming.
Viviane Alden stood on the shore, the round pebbles shifting under her feet. For a moment she clutched the thick robe close to her throat as she stared out across the English Channel. The air was already yellow and heavy, but the dark clouds remained distant, mounded on the horizon over France. The waves were starting to kick up, but for now they were still merely fretful rather than angry.
She could still go back, climb the cliff, and slip into the house before anyone knew she was missing. All was in chaos anyway, with everyone busy preparing for tonight's party at Halliwell Hall. Now there was a storm she'd gladly miss. Her stepsisters would barely notice her absence, though her mother would certainly fly into a rage if she knew where Viviane was at this moment.
She stayed put, staring out across the water. This day was a sacred annual ritual for her, and her mother was probably still in bed, sipping tea and complaining about having so many things to manage. There was Margaret's betrothal party tonight, to be followed by her wedding. Julia, her second stepdaughter, was due to make her London debut in the spring, and the fifteen-year-old twins, Felicity and Grace, were unruly, inquisitive creatures who thrived on mischief. Fortunately, Miles, her stepson and Lord Rutherford's heir, was away at Eton, and out from underfoot. There was also Viviane's own wedding to the Marquess of Medway to plan for.
Except there wasn't. Not anymore.
Viviane had called Phillip last night and broken it off, though she hadn't told her mother yet. There'd be time later, of course. Or possibly not, with all that was going on today. The conversation would have to happen eventually-another storm that would need to be weathered-but today was not a day for the kind of news that would lead only to disappointment, arguments, and questions she didn't want to answer, first from her mother, then her
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stepsisters. They'd join forces as a unified flock to peck Viviane to pieces over letting a prime catch like Phillip Medway go. Then she'd have to face her stepfather. She raised her chin against the wind. She had her reasons, and it was between her and Phillip alone.
Today she had other things to think about. Seven years ago, on this very day, at this very hour, Viviane's entire world had collapsed.
She didn't cry or turn to look west toward Cornwall and home-her old home, since Kellyn, where her father had died, was lost to her now. She'd been the one to find him that morning, in the lake, and this was how she chose to remember him. What better way to dispel the horror of a drowning than by defying the waters? She was the Lady of the Lake-or of the English Channel, now-and she was an excellent swimmer.
Her mother had forbidden her to go near the water after her father's death, fearing Viviane would drown, too.
Viviane took a breath, ran down the shingle, and plunged into the icy waves.
The cold water closed around her. It wasn't like the warm green waters of the Lady's Lake at Kellyn. The Channel was fast and dangerous, black and salty, like tears. She waited for the water to become benevolent around her body, buoy her up in a loose, cool grip. It was memory and torment and pleasure all in one.
She hadn't cried on the day of her father's funeral, or even when her mother had told her that Kellyn, the estate that had been home to the Alden family for hundreds of years, was to be sold because there was no money to pay the exorbitant death duties.
At fourteen, she'd been too young and too shattered to ask questions, and her mother was consumed by her own anguished grief, torn between anger and loss. Did she remember the anniversary? Would she have agreed to this date for Margaret's betrothal party if she did? In seven years, she'd never mentioned the events of that day, the way she'd fou
Today she had other things to think about. Seven years ago, on this very day, at this very hour, Viviane's entire world had collapsed.
She didn't cry or turn to look west toward Cornwall and home-her old home, since Kellyn, where her father had died, was lost to her now. She'd been the one to find him that morning, in the lake, and this was how she chose to remember him. What better way to dispel the horror of a drowning than by defying the waters? She was the Lady of the Lake-or of the English Channel, now-and she was an excellent swimmer.
Her mother had forbidden her to go near the water after her father's death, fearing Viviane would drown, too.
Viviane took a breath, ran down the shingle, and plunged into the icy waves.
The cold water closed around her. It wasn't like the warm green waters of the Lady's Lake at Kellyn. The Channel was fast and dangerous, black and salty, like tears. She waited for the water to become benevolent around her body, buoy her up in a loose, cool grip. It was memory and torment and pleasure all in one.
She hadn't cried on the day of her father's funeral, or even when her mother had told her that Kellyn, the estate that had been home to the Alden family for hundreds of years, was to be sold because there was no money to pay the exorbitant death duties.
At fourteen, she'd been too young and too shattered to ask questions, and her mother was consumed by her own anguished grief, torn between anger and loss. Did she remember the anniversary? Would she have agreed to this date for Margaret's betrothal party if she did? In seven years, she'd never mentioned the events of that day, the way she'd fou
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Autoren-Porträt von Lecia Cornwall
Lecia Cornwall, acclaimed author of numerous historical novels, lives and writes in the beautiful foothills of the Canadian Rockies with four cats and a wild and crazy ninety-pound chocolate Lab named Andy. She has two grown children and one very patient husband. When she is not writing, Lecia is a dedicated volunteer at the Museum of the Highwood in High River, Alberta.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Lecia Cornwall
- 2022, 464 Seiten, Maße: 13 x 20,3 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Berkley
- ISBN-10: 0593197941
- ISBN-13: 9780593197943
- Erscheinungsdatum: 13.10.2022
Sprache:
Englisch
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Praise for That Summer in BerlinAdventure, romance, danger, and intrigue That Summer in Berlin is the story of one woman s courageous use of her talents in photography to peel back the glamorous veneer of pre-war Germany and expose the atrocities of the Nazi regime. Set during the Olympics of 1936 in Berlin, Lecia Cornwall s research shows itself perfectly in this gripping tale. Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London
This book has it all! Intrigue, drama, and romance, and all seamlessly woven into transportive settings graced with unforgettable characters. And if that s not enough the writing is absolutely delicious. I was hooked from page one. Susan Meissner, bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things
"As the world tiptoes closer to war, an intrepid photographer travels to Germany to expose the dark underbelly of Hitler's picture-perfect 1936 Olympics. That Summer in Berlin is a flawless composition of historical detail, adventure story, and intrigue, with a dash of romance thrown in for good measure!" Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of A Most Clever Girl
That Summer in Berlin is an enthralling and terrifying journey through pre-WWII Germany, where staggering beauty and congeniality are meant to distract Olympic tourists from the machines of war, growing in the shadows. Readers will adore the plucky, courageous heroine who sees beyond the façade and risks everything for the truth. Prepare to lose sleep. Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of Sisters of Night and Fog
This story about an English debutante who agrees to spy for her country during the 1936 Berlin Olympics is a tense and thrilling read that sweeps you from castles and country estates to the glittering enticements of high society in Nazi Germany. Gripping action, political intrigue, and conflicted relationships guarantee you ll read this in one sitting. Janie Chang, national bestselling author of
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The Library of Legends
With That Summer In Berlin, Lecia Cornwall brilliantly captures the unsettling paranoia and blind idolatry that characterized Hitler s Germany. Set against the glittering spectacle of the 1936 Summer Games, her latest novel tightens the tension page by delicious page while giving us a heroine who exemplified the everyday courage of those who dared to expose the truth. Alix Rickloff, author of The Way to London
Viviane Alden, an English debutant and amateur photojournalist-turned spy, struggles to expose the ugliness of Nazism behind the shining façade Germany presents to the world during the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Filled with intrigue, danger and love, That Summer in Berlin is a vivid depiction of the stunning beauty of Germany and the contrasting horror of Hitler s regime. Gripping historical fiction you can t put down! Christine Wells, author of Sisters of the Resistance
With That Summer In Berlin, Lecia Cornwall brilliantly captures the unsettling paranoia and blind idolatry that characterized Hitler s Germany. Set against the glittering spectacle of the 1936 Summer Games, her latest novel tightens the tension page by delicious page while giving us a heroine who exemplified the everyday courage of those who dared to expose the truth. Alix Rickloff, author of The Way to London
Viviane Alden, an English debutant and amateur photojournalist-turned spy, struggles to expose the ugliness of Nazism behind the shining façade Germany presents to the world during the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Filled with intrigue, danger and love, That Summer in Berlin is a vivid depiction of the stunning beauty of Germany and the contrasting horror of Hitler s regime. Gripping historical fiction you can t put down! Christine Wells, author of Sisters of the Resistance
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