Germany 1938. While young and old are captivated by the country’s rapid ascent under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, naive Maggie O’Dea, an American studying abroad, finds her own fortunes turning after falling in love with a handsome soldier and landing a job with the Propaganda Ministry. Embodying the infectious spirit of nationalism sweeping the country, her powerful dispatches launch her broadcasting career as a champion of the Fatherland.

But as Germany invades one peaceful neighbor after another and the wheels of World War II are set in motion, Maggie starts opening her eyes to the grim reality of Hitler’s intentions. Torn between her successful career rooted in the allegiance to her adopted land and a growing dread over her role in a tyrant’s ruthless reign, Maggie—supported by a new love—must fight her own war of conscience. Will she survive a conflict threatening the world…and her own life?

 

Kelly Durham lives in Clemson, South Carolina, with his wife, Yvonne; their daughters, Mary Kate, Addison, and Callie; and their dog, George Marshall. He is the author of four previous novels, including Wade’s War, The Reluctant Copilot, The War Widow, and The Movie Star and Me. A graduate of Clemson University, Kelly served four years in the US Army with assignments in Arizona and Germany before returning to Clemson and entering private business. He was an award-winning Wendy’s franchise owner for more than twenty-five years, as well as a private pilot, and he was named a distinguished alumnus of Clemson University in 2012. For more information about the author and his work, visit www.kellydurham.com.