The novel The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck is set in post World War II Germany. The Bavarian
Castle that hosted German high society, now houses three widows whose lives and
fates form the story of the novel. The castle now in ruins post the defeat of
Nazi Germany, was witness to a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
A power historical novel, it is a page turner with twists
and fascinating events that weave through the past, present and future lives of three widows. The choices they make, the burdens they carry and their
survival through it all as the story unfolds exposes the lives of the widows, their secrets and brings forth
forgiveness through the exposure of the truth and memories of the past.
The novel gives the reader a new perspective on the truths
about the situation of women in the post World War II period. It creates vivid
pictures of difficult to comprehend situations through the lives of people,
places and actions. A must-read for those who love historical fiction.
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