The Stolen Child
The Stolen Child by Roberta Kagan, published by Roberta Kagan on September 13, 2021, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the harrowing experiences during World War II. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around Kara, whose four-year-old son, Karl, goes missing under dire circumstances. As she grapples with the fear of being discovered while hiding her Jewish child in the home of a high-ranking Nazi officer, the story unfolds against the backdrop of the grim realities of the Third Reich.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of love, fear, and desperation as Kara embarks on a frustrating search for her son. The character of Oskar, an SS officer, adds complexity to the narrative as he offers support to Kara, contrasting the brutality of his position. The book also highlights the moral decay within German society during this tumultuous period, particularly through Kara’s relationship with her sister Anka. The Stolen Child is the second installment in Kagan’s series that examines the intricate web of secrets surrounding Jews and the Third Reich.
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Hide Karl in plain sight.
That was the idea. It was meant to be foolproof.
Who would think of finding an Aryan-looking Jewish child in the household of a high-ranking Nazi officer?
What could possibly go wrong?
When four-year-old Karl, Kara’s son, suddenly disappears, Kara’s worst fear becomes her painful reality. Has someone seen through her cover?
An increasingly frustrating search for the missing boy ensues. Kara is succored by Oskar, an SS officer who would do anything to have Kara’s love. His compassion is in stark contrast to his office’s macabre nature.
As her world is turned upside down, the grim nature of the Third Reich becomes much more apparent to Kara. The rot has eaten deep into many German hearts, even that of her beloved sister Anka.
As a fog of fear and evil envelops Kara’s life, the hope of a love she had always ached for stirs ever so slightly.
How far would one go to get a hold of what they so desperately want?
Will Kara see her son ever again?
Stolen Child is the second book in Roberta Kagan’s totally gripping WW2 historical series: Jews, The Third Reich, and a Web of Secrets.
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