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Published Apr 2014
416 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
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A gripping historical thriller set in 1930s Munich, Prisoner of Night and Fog is the evocative story of an ordinary girl faced with an extraordinary choice in Hitler's Germany. Fans of Code Name Verity will love this novel full of romance, danger, and intrigue!
Gretchen Müller grew up in the National Socialist Party under the wing of her uncle Dolf - who has kept her family cherished and protected from the darker side of society ever since her father traded his life for Dolf's. But Uncle Dolf is none other than Adolf Hitler. And Gretchen follows his every command.
When she meets a fearless and handsome young Jewish reporter named Daniel Cohen who claims that her father was actually murdered by an unknown comrade, Gretchen doesn't know what to believe. She soon discovers that beyond her sheltered view lies a world full of shadowy secrets and disturbing violence.
As Gretchen's investigations lead her to question the motives and loyalties of her dearest friends and her closest family, she must determine her own allegiances—even if her choices could get her and Daniel killed.
"Starred Review. Blankman creates riveting tension for her heroine and pulls readers through with an irresistible subplot featuring forbidden love. Ages 13–up." - Publishers Weekly
"Blankman's debut is beautifully written, full of suspense and intrigue...Readers will certainly enjoy this haunting and captivating work." - School Library Journal
"At times, the dialogue is unwieldy, and the historical details consume the narrative, which may cause some readers to become bored by slower sections of the story (though a sexually charged scene with Hitler himself will open their eyes wide)." - Kirkus
"Prisoner of Night and Fog seamlessly blends the fascinating, terrifying facts of Hitler's rise to power with a gripping murder mystery. Gretchen is a brave and believable protagonist, and readers will become engrossed in her struggle to uncover the truth. I can't wait for the sequel." - Michelle Cooper, award-winning author of the Montmaray Journals series
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Anne Blankman grew up in a small town near Albany, New York. When Anne was twelve, she read Anne Frank's diary and has been haunted by World War II ever since. The idea for Prisoner of Night and Fog came to her after she learned about Geli Raubal, Hitler's beloved half niece who once shared his Munich apartment. Anne began wondering what it would have been like to be a young girl growing up in the Nazi elite's hypermasculine and violent world. Anne lives in southeastern Virginia with her husband, Mike, her young daughter, Kirsten, and, of course, lots and lots of books.
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