BLOG TOUR: The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Graydon House and Kelly Rimmer for letting me be a part of the tour.

Title: The German Wife

Author: Kelly Rimmer

Published by: Graydon House

Released: June 28, 2022

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: The New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw Orphan returns with a gripping novel inspired by the true story of Operation Paperclip: a controversial secret US intelligence program that employed former Nazis after WWII. 

Berlin, Germany, 1930—When the Nazis rise to power, Sofie von Meyer Rhodes and her academic husband benefit from the military ambitions of Germany’s newly elected chancellor when Jürgen is offered a high-level position in their burgeoning rocket program. Although they fiercely oppose Hitler’s radical views, and joining his ranks is unthinkable, it soon becomes clear that if Jürgen does not accept the job, their income will be taken away. Then their children. And then their lives. 

Huntsville, Alabama, 1950—Twenty years later, Jürgen is one of many German scientists pardoned and granted a position in America’s space program. For Sofie, this is a chance to leave the horrors of her past behind. But when rumors about the Rhodes family’s affiliation with the Nazi party spread among her new American neighbors, idle gossip turns to bitter rage, and the act of violence that results tears apart a family and leaves the community wondering—is it an act of vengeance or justice? (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was a really interesting story and I enjoyed it. I liked how it covered a slice of history that I hadn't really heard a lot about.

This book had a lot going on in it. We follow two families who don't really get along with each other. There is also some back and forth with timelines, which can get a little confusing.

I found Sofie's story to be really interesting. Her family had to go along in order to get along, and then her husband gets taken with Operation Paperclip. It does end up allowing her to start a new life in America, but the past is never far away.

I didn't necessarily enjoy Lizzie's story as much. Her family also had a lot going on, but instead of moving forward, she was focused on the past. This put her at odds with Sofie's family.

I thought this book was a compelling story. I liked learning some history that I didn't know about. I can tell the author did a lot of research  into it all, and it made for a good book.

Kelly Rimmer is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of ten novels, including The Secret Daughter and The Things We Cannot Say. Her books have sold more than one million copies, and have been translated into more than 20 languages worldwide. Kelly lives in rural Australia with her family and fantastically naughty dogs, Sully and Basil.

Thank you for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer! Thanks so much to Graydon House and Kelly Rimmer for letting me be a part of the Blog Tour. If you're looking for something historical to add to your TBR, get this one.