Reviews

Unique, expertly crafted, fascinating, entertaining, memorable…a literary treasure of masterful storytelling by Jennifer Harris and [it] will have a very special appeal to readers with an interest in 'Women's Friendship' fiction…an exceptional and eloquent work of immense literary merit.

Yes, another WWII dual timeline novel, but this one hits a bit different with the two characters and this war storyline is not one I have read before... This really resonates currently with the #MeToo movement that has been calling out men in power and their behavior towards women… Historical fans need to add this to their list to read.

A great book, and I would recommend to those who love stories with dual plot lines and involve academia and some history elements.
William F, UK

If you like historical and…#MeToo movement stories this is the one for you. It was a good book.

This novel is a dense and suspenseful read that builds steadily until the tension is boiling over.

Observe #MeToo through a new lens in a dark dual timeline debut.

This story comes down to making decisions in our lives and having the courage to do the right thing…readers have to decide who the villains and heroes really are. It’s also a story about women who gather their strength so as not to be pushed around anymore.

I thought I had this book all figured out by page 50, but I was wrong. The final act rockets in and accelerates fast. I would classify this as a thriller. Was shocked to discover this is the author’s first work, I would have thought this was a veteran writer, very dense but well written.

Joe

There's a dark intensity throughout this novel. The author places her characters in 1941 and 2015 where history is much more than just a backdrop. Both Stella Robinson and Hildegard Weber are very powerful characters... I loved all the moral dilemmas that form a key element of this novel. It makes one think of the morality of the world we live in today. The world we have already brought so close to destruction through climate change. I was fascinated by the references to Beethoven, his home in Bonn, and the less savoury presence of Adolf Hitler in the city.

Robin Price

Observe #MeToo through a new lens in a dark dual timeline debut from Jennifer Harris

This is an interesting read - packed with controversial points that vibrate back to the 1930's and are still pertinent today. It is a must read for anyone with an opinion on women’s equality. It is a must read that will get you talking, and it may divide opinions.
Matt Shine, UK

The writer brings interestingly alive certain similarities between Hildegard and Stella's lives despite the time, distance and personalities involved in the two experiences.

How we can find unexpected aspects to ourselves - despite what we think we know - is something many people may find relatable, even if not to such an extreme degree. And the moral dilemmas faced by the protagonists featured here have also perhaps appeared in most individuals' lives, in some form.

This book delivers an absorbing story (or stories), not least the twin aspects of Hildegard's inner life and Stella's revenge fantasy, so diligently plotted. That makes it well worth checking out.
Farah G., UK

These two storylines, while focusing on different time periods, highlight the struggles faced by the characters as they wrestle with their circumstances. Stella feels compelled to publicly shame the male professor rather than letting the matter go. Hildegard finds herself in dangerous circumstances that could compromise her safety.

Stella’s storyline appears to reflect a character spiraling into a dark depression. Her obsession with the male professor is rather unsettling. Meanwhile, Hildegard’s struggles in being so close to Hitler, in addition to her spy duties, reflect a definite moral quandary. Ultimately, the storylines converge, allowing readers to draw important parallels.

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