That Summer in Berlin
That Summer in Berlin by Lecia Cornwall, published by Penguin on October 11, 2022, is a historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. This edition spans 464 pages and is written in English. The story follows Viviane Alden, a young woman who, while appearing to be a tourist, has a secret mission to expose the truth behind the glamorous facade of the Olympics and the rising threat of Nazi Germany.
Readers will find that the narrative delves into themes of espionage and deception as Viviane navigates the complexities of her dual role. With her camera in hand, she aims to capture evidence of Germany’s rearmament while grappling with the contrasting atmosphere of celebration and underlying tension. The novel explores the dynamics of relationships during a tumultuous time, as Viviane partners with a journalist and encounters various individuals with their own motives. As her adventure unfolds, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game that brings her closer to the realities of impending war.
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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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