The Girl from Berlin
The Girl from Berlin
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Italian LiteratureBerlin, Germany • 1940s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Girl from Berlin, attorney Catherine Lockhart and private investigator Liam Taggart travel to Italy to resolve a property dispute. They uncover a World War II-era mystery involving a gifted Jewish musician, Ada Baumgarten, whose story is key to their case. The novel intertwines historical narratives with a modern legal thriller.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Inspirational
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Girl from Berlin by Ronald H. Balson captivates with its intricate plot and historical depth, praised for weaving personal and historical narratives seamlessly. Readers appreciate its compelling characters and engaging mystery. However, some criticize its pace as occasionally slow and the narrative as predictable. Overall, it’s a gripping read for historical fiction fans.
Who Should Read The Girl from Berlin?
A reader who enjoys The Girl from Berlin by Ronald H. Balson would likely appreciate historical fiction with legal drama and mystery. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay, which also explore wartime secrets and personal histories, would find this novel engaging.
10,258 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Italian LiteratureBerlin, Germany • 1940s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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