Midnight in Berlin by James MacManus
Midnight in Berlin by James MacManus
Thanks to Jessalyn Foggy of St. Martin’s Press, I am giving away one print copy of Midnight in Berlin by James MacManus.
Description of Midnight in Berlin by James MacManus
In 1939, British Colonel Noel Macrae, stationed in Berlin and witness to the rise of the Reich, decides that he might be the only Englishman with the opportunity to avert war. As he attempts to convince the British government of his mission, the colonel becomes torn between his government’s orders and his own personal beliefs, especially as he falls in love with a German-Jewish woman. Blackmailed by the Nazis, the woman and her family have faced unspeakable horrors, and the colonel must do whatever it takes to help her escape.
But the colonel doesn’t know that the Gestapo have formed a plan of their own. Aware of the colonel’s intense hatred of the Nazi regime, the Gestapo work to draw him into a fabricated plot against Hitler. As the colonel finds himself caught up in a tangled web of shifting loyalties, corruption, and shocking indifference, he soon realizes he must find a way to hold on to his sense of humanity to save not only the woman he loves but also himself.
Inspired by true events and characters, James MacManus’sMidnight in Berlin is a love story set against a world on the brink of war that will leave you in awe of the human capacity for self-sacrifice and resilience.
About James MacManu
James MacManus is the managing director of The Times Literary Supplement. He is the author of Ocean Devil, which was made into a film starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, The Language of the Sea, Black Venus, and Sleep in Peace Tonight. He lives in London.
Giveaway of Midnight in Berlin by James MacManus
This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on May 6, 2016 at midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted by Rafflecopter only.
A novel which appeals to me greatly since it is meaningful and profound. World War 11 novels are my favorite since the era is so profound and important. Thanks.
Berlin is such an interesting city. Lots of history, both recent and ancient. I recommend a visit.
This brings to mind stories I heard from one of my mother’s cousin about life in Switzerland during the WWII years.
I like that this one is based on true events and characters. Sounds fascinating. Thanks for the giveaway.
Ww11 a story based on real events sounds perfect for me.
Too bad it’s US only.
I am interested in this book because the author is also a literary critic/editor; the attempts at mastery of those two different arts by ambitious individuals is an exciting challenge to contemplate. Thanks Teddy, Kara S
I am interested in this book because it is inspired by true events and characters. It all makes for a great book. Thanks for having the giveaway.