THE WOMEN IN THE CASTLE BY JESSICA SHATTUCK is a historical fiction novel set before, during and after WWII, when three women all of who are connected by one crazed leader, Adolph Hitler. These women, whose husbands were instrumental in either the plot to assassinate Hitler or openly critical of him. Their husbands were either jailed and or executed. Maryanne, the leader if you will, strong & the one who promised her husband that she would seek out and care for the others. Benita, young and once very beautiful who only wanted to have her dreams fulfilled. Ania, the third of the group. All these women & their children tried & sometimes failed to deal with not only the war but the afterwards & the rebuilding of their lives.
I found this book addicting. The more I read the more I wanted. This is not a feel good type of story but you will still find it hard to forget. It kept me turning pages and wanting more. The more I got the more I wanted. It was like stepping into a time machine and living in that drafty cold castle with those three women.
I received this book free from goodreads in exchange for a review.
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