The Secretary
The Secretary by Catherine Hokin, published by Grand Central Publishing on January 24, 2023, is a historical fiction novel that spans 352 pages. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows Magda, who serves as a secretary to Himmler while secretly engaging in resistance activities. Her dual life is fraught with danger as she navigates the treacherous world of high-ranking Nazis, driven by her commitment to protect the man she loves.
The story also unfolds forty years later through Nina, who embarks on a journey to uncover her family’s past. Armed with a forged passport and a mysterious address linked to her grandmother, she seeks to connect with the history that shaped her family. As Nina explores the abandoned Tower House, she discovers hidden secrets that intertwine the lives of both women, revealing the impact of courage and resilience across generations. This edition presents a compelling exploration of women’s roles during tumultuous times, woven through multiple timelines.
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The Tower House. Down a secluded path, hidden by overgrown vines, the crumbling villa echoes with memories. Of the family who laughed and sang there, until the Nazis tore them from their home. And of the woman who walked its empty rooms, whose courage in the face of evil altered the course of history…
Germany 1940. As secretary to Himmler, the leader of the SS, Magda spends her days sending party invitations to high-ranking Nazis, and her evenings distributing pamphlets for the resistance. But Magda is leading a dangerous double life, smuggling secrets out of the office. It’s a deadly game, and eventual exposure is a certainty, but Magda is driven by a need to keep the man she secretly loves safe as he fights against the Nazis…
Forty years later. Nina’s heart pounds as she steps into an uncertain future carrying a forged passport, a few bank notes, and a scribbled address for The Tower House taken from an intricate drawing she found hidden in her grandmother’s wardrobe. Separated from her family and betrayed by her country, Nina’s last hope is to trace her family’s history in the ruins of the past her grandmother ran from. But, when she finally finds the abandoned house, she opens the door to a forgotten story, and to secrets which will change everything: past, present, and future…
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