About War Girl Ursula: A bittersweet novel of WWII (War Girls Book 1) by Marion Kummerow:
From the bestselling author of ‘Unrelenting’ comes the heartbreaking first-in-series, War Girls: Ursula, a harrowing tale of courage and conscience, love and survival under the Third Reich.In Berlin, 1943, compassion is a crime.Newlywed Ursula Hermann is a simple woman, wanting nothing more than an end to the war and the return of her husband from the Russian front.But some things are not meant to be. The authorities determine that Ursula’s contribution to the war effort is to guard a prison for undesirables and political prisoners.Then, the unthinkable happens. A prisoner, Royal Air Force pilot Tom Westlake escapes, and Ursula looks the other way. If her single act of mercy is discovered, her life is forfeit.When the injured airman returns, seeking her help, it is her opportunity to turn over the enemy and save herself from destruction. In a world where right has become wrong, and wrong has become right, Ursula must make a decision: obey the fatherland, or follow her conscience.Inspired by true historical events, War Girl Ursula is the unforgettable story of one young woman’s moral courage in the face of unspeakable suffering. Praise for War Girls: Ursula:“A fast-paced ww2 historical fiction novel… with a gut-wrenching moral dilemma.”“From the first to the last page, I found I couldn’t put this book down. There were twists and turns in the plotline which had me on the edge of my seat.”“Here is yet another exciting WWII story from Marion Kummerow’s fertile imagination mixed with historical research!”If you’re a fan of Pam Jenoff, Soraya Lane or Mark Sullivan, you’ll devour this story by USA Today Bestselling author Marion Kummerow.
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USA Today Bestselling author of historical fiction.Her books are filled with raw emotions, fierce loyalty and perpetual resilience. She loves to put her characters through the mangle, making them reach deep within to find the strength to face moral dilemma, make difficult decisions or fight for what is right. And she never forgets to include humor and undying love in her books, because ultimately love is what makes the world go round. Marion Kummerow was born and raised in Germany, before she set out to “discover the world” and lived in various countries. In 1999 she returned to Germany and settled down in Munich where she’s now living with her family. After dipping her toes with non-fiction books, she finally tackled the project dear to her heart. UNRELENTING is the story about her grandparents, who belonged to the German resistance and fought against the Nazi regime. It’s a book about resilience, love and the courage to stand up and do the right thing.To get a taste of her writing, you can download a free short story about a downed British airman here: http://kummerow.info/newsletter-2