The Girls in the Attic

By: Marius Gabriel

Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells

The bestselling author of The Designer presents a sweeping story of blind faith, family allegiance and how love makes one man question everything he thought he knew.

Max Wolff is a committed soldier of the Reich. So when he is sent home wounded, only to discover that his mother is sheltering two young Jewish women in their home, he is outraged.

His mother’s act of mercy is a gross betrayal of everything Max stands for. He has dedicated his life to Nazism, fighting to atone for the shame of his anti-Hitler father’s imprisonment. It’s his duty to turn the sisters over to the Gestapo. But he hesitates, and the longer Max fails to do his duty, the harder it becomes.

When Allied bombers fill the skies of Germany, Max is forced to abandon all dogma and face the brutality of war in order to defend precious lives. But what will it cost him?

©2021 by Marius Gabriel. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Wow….

What a powerful story… I listened to this in three days and my heart cried in various parts. I read tons of holocaust fiction and this gave such perspectives that I really hadn’t heard before. So many points were just cruel in how they were resolved but I’m sure historically that’s what could have happened and did to so many.
I miss Max… he was a truly good soul. How utterly imaginable it is to think of not being able to hold a conversation with others about anything other than who you both have lost, and then in old age recount stories of those who only exist for you- with not a single memento that any of them ever lived… I wish the generations today could recognize what real hardship is and appreciate life and the gifts they have…

Great author

Markus Gabriel can really spin a yarn. Each book is as good as the last. I'll be looking for another one of his books soon.

4.5 stars!

I rarely write a review but this one earned one. in the beginning the war send to be merely a back drop. But the author have us a space to get to know the characters before sending them into the war. It was beautiful, interesting, sad, scary, and joyful. Bad things happen to everyone. It's how we put the pieces back together that reveals our character, wisdom, and true nature.

Wonderful story

I loved this book because it told of a different side than I usually listen to. We must know the German civilians suffered when the Russians invaded and the Americans too. The author did a beautiful job with the characters & the research was in-depth. It’s a beautiful story, I wish everyone would read/listen to it! The narrator was perfect.

The Girls in the Attic

Plot. The story begins in modern day with an older woman telling her 60-year-old daughter about being a Jewish girl in WWII. Flashback to the 1940s and an injured German soldier returning home to recuperate. He discovers his mother has been harboring two Jewish girls.

Although a fictional story, the devastation of Germany and the suffering of civilians is historically accurate.

No sex, no objectionable language. Narration is fine. Written by Marius Gabriel, narrated by Mary Jane Wells, 10.5 hours of listening in unabridged audiobook format and released in June 2021 by Brilliance Audio.

Good insight life during ww2

A hard listen. The accent of the narrator perhaps making it a little too real.

x Escaping the Russion. invasioon

I wish it were possible to listen to survivors personally but since it's not possible, this story is a very realistic substitute.
a story of. bravery and suffering and unspeakable cruelty will keep you reading to the end..

Brilliantly sad.

Excellent narrator. Excellent story. Different perspective for the storyline. It grabs your attention at the very beginning and never lets go. Lots of tears.
I've often wondered how people can be so cruel. Now I see it on our own streets and my heart breaks.

Heart Wrenching!

This book left me in tears. A heart wrenching story of lost love, family, and survival. One too, that shows that people are multifaceted, and that life is not ever strictly white and black, but shades of gray. Good book. Recommend.

Great storyline

The narration was excellent with a different voice inflections. Really enjoyed this book of how terrible war is and wonderful how love can Overcome diversity.