Bøker av Roberta Kagan

Amid the chaos of Hitler's conquest of Europe, a family teeters on the edge of utter destruction.Trudy is still obsessed with her sister's husband, Max. But Max is torn between his loyalty to his wife, Margot, and giving in to Trudy, who might turn him in for the murder of her husband, the SS officer Rudolph.Margot is on the run, hiding from both the Nazis and her own sister, who is threatening to expose her as a Jew. After the violent confrontation with Rudolph, she loses the child she was carrying and seeks refuge with Ben, the Jewish man she has always loved.As the war reaches its climax, the fate of these four characters will be decided by love, betrayal, and sacrifice. Will they find happiness amid chaos, or will they pay the ultimate price for their choices?Margot's Secret is a whirlwind of emotion and suspense, weaving the intricate tale of how far people will go for love and survival.

Despite Janice's disapproval, Bari Lynn makes a trip to Israel to visit her homeland and find her father, Elan. It doesn't take long before it all goes horribly wrong.As Mossad agent Elan deals with a devastating loss, he stumbles upon a shocking revelation: he has a daughter he has never met and may never meet. Can he save her from the clutches of angry terrorists before it is too late?Caught between two men, Katja must choose between rekindling an old flame or taking a chance at a new love in the backdrop of prejudice and uncertainty. Will she ever find true love again?Tormented by the dark legacy of his former SS officer father, Gerhard Helmut embarks on a journey to Israel to find answers. But nothing could have prepared him for the twist that fate had in store for him.This is the gripping and unforgettable finale to the 'All My Love, Detrick' series.

Israel begins to thrive as a nation but has enemies on every side. And now, every Israeli must answer the call to defend their newly budding country as the Six-Day War breaks out.When Mendel gets drafted to war, Katja, his wife, battles the fear of losing him with Zofia, her mother, by her side. Mendel fights a war on two fronts: on the battlefield against the irate Arabs and in his tormented mind.Elan is devoted to his beloved country and when Israel calls for him, he turns his back on his terrified American wife and marches into battle.As they each face their challenges, they know that they must make sacrifices to preserve the land of Israel and avoid a repeat of the horrors of the Holocaust. And deep within their hearts they must ask themselves, do I have what it takes to be an Israeli?To Be An Israeli is the fourth book in Roberta Kagan's unputdownable WW2 historical fiction series, All My Love Detrick.

Young artist Manfred Blau finds favor with propaganda chief Josef Goebbels and quickly rises through the ranks in the Nazi party. But when his father-in-law is caught hiding Jews, Manfred must pay an unthinkable price to prove his loyalty to the Führer.When the raging storm of Jewish persecution buffets Zofia from the Warsaw ghetto to the Treblinka extermination camp, the sun seems to have set on her life. However, an unexpected assignment as a housekeeper for Manfred Blau's stricken family gifts her an unlikely ray of sunshine-little Katja.Caught between the constant threat of death and Manfred's soul-sucking depravity, Zofia must hold onto the little light she has found in Hitler's dark world to survive.You Are My Sunshine is the second book in Roberta Kagan's heartwrenching WW2 historical fiction series, All My Love Detrick.

Zofia Weiss, a Jewish woman with a painful past, stands at the dock, holding the hand of a little girl. She is about to board The SS Exodus, bound for Palestine with only her life, a dream, and a terrifying secret.As her eyes scan the crowds of people, she sees a familiar face. Her heart pounds and beads of sweat form on her forehead...The Nazis have surrendered. Zofia survived the Holocaust, but she lives in constant fear. The one person who knows her dark secret is a sadistic SS officer with the power to destroy the life she's working so hard to rebuild.Will he ever find her and the innocent child she has sworn to protect?

An act of kindness creates an unbreakable bond of friendship and love between a German boy-Detrick Haswell, and Jacob Abendstern's Jewish family.However, during the height of the Nazi Party's genocidal conquest, Detrick must join the Party to protect his family and the Abendsterns from the Nazis-especially Leah Abendstern, the love of his life.As Detrick takes on the treacherous roles of unwilling Nazi poster boy and traitor to the Party, he knows there will be hell to pay for forbidden love and kindness in Hitler's hateful world.Join Detrick and other relatable characters as they battle the Nazi death machine in this captivating introduction to Roberta Kagan's WW2 historical fiction series, All My Love Detrick.

All's not fair in love and war.As the Great War rages, two brothers, Leo and Alex, are ensnared in a captivating love triangle with the stunning Adelaide. While Leo is the unwavering protector, Alex, the enigmatic seducer, ultimately captures Adelaide's heart.Their lives are further complicated by a baby girl of hidden Jewish lineage-a secret burden Leo chooses to bear alone. When the brothers are drafted to war, their world is torn apart, leaving Adelaide to navigate the treacherous waters of survival and betrayal.As years go by and the landscape of their homeland changes with Hitler's rise, the family secrets become a ticking time bomb. Margot's true lineage, hidden in plain sight, becomes the very thing that may tear the family apart.Dive into Roberta Kagan's heart-stopping saga of love, secrets, and the harsh price of betrayal during one of history's darkest times.

In the haunting backdrop of a world in turmoil, love, loyalty, and lineage converge in this gripping sequel.As the specter of Nazism looms over Germany, Margot finds herself torn between two men-Ben, the Jewish doctor who sees her potential, and Max, her childhood confidant and now husband.Their lives are further complicated by Margot's sickly son, Erik, who grapples with a life-threatening illness. Ben might have the expertise to help Erik, but the rising tide of anti-Semitism means he lacks the resources.In a desperate bid to save his son, Max is forced to make a heart-wrenching choice that shatters bonds and creates unlikely alliances.In this dire situation, Margot's sister, Trudy, plays a dangerous game. Married to an ambitious Nazi officer and harboring feelings for Max, she is armed with a secret that could devastate her sister's life.One wrong move could shatter families, and betrayals could be fatal.Authors Note: Warning: This is the second installment to the series. It is recommended that you read The Secret They Hid first.

In a world filled with danger, heartbreak, and impossible choices, the blood sisters must navigate through the darkness to find love, redemption, and a chance at survival.Anna has found solace and love in the colorful Romany camp. How long will this last under the watchful eye of a spurned and obsessed Nazi?In the unrelenting grimness of Ravensbrück, Moriah is caught in the web of Dagna's deadly ambition and schemes. Her chances for survival diminish with every passing moment.Shunned by society for the telling scar on her face, Elica struggles to live with the consequences of her selfish choices. Will she ever find love, redemption, or her son Theo, again?In Mussolini's Italy, Mateo and Aria shower young Theo with love and affection. But love is a weakness in the fascist regime.When Forever Ends is a fitting and unforgettable conclusion to Roberta Kagan's heartwrenching The Blood Sisters series.

A bloodcurdling drama unravels in the shadow of Mengele's dark, twisted obsession.Ernst must face his nemesis as he battles to save Shoshana, Bluma, Perle, and ultimately, his heart.Marcel Petoit has weaponized Gisele's dark secrets. Will she escape his evil grip?Will Herschel and Naomi ever see their girls again?The Auschwitz Twins is a thrilling finish to Roberta Kagan's gut-wrenching WW2 historical series set within the grim walls of the dreaded Nazi killing floor.

Sometimes Dreams Come True...And so do nightmares.When Naomi's daughter, Perle, starts to have nightmares about smokestacks and creepy doctors, Naomi is struck with terror - the terror of a mother who fears her daughter is in mortal danger. Naomi believes dreams are glimpses into the future. She, too, has had dreams of foreign soldiers with a strange flag invading her tiny village. She knows in her heart that evil is brewing.Real-life has already been a living hell for Noami. She must navigate the treacherous path of her unhappy arranged marriage with Hershel while keeping a scandalous love affair secret. And now something is coming. Her dreams - the dreams Hershel laughs at - tell her so. And the thing that is coming will make the hell she has been living seem ordinary and almost peaceful.The noose is tightening, and not even her nightmares can prepare Naomi, or her sleepy little village, from the sweeping scythe of the Nazi death machine.

A Web of Secrets brings Roberta Kagan's riveting historical WW2 series: Jews, The Third Reich, and a Web of Secrets to a deservedly climactic end.As Hitler's murderous reign inches steadily towards a disastrous end, the intricate web of secrets woven by each character begins to unravel.Oskar, handsome but terrifying, is on the verge of madness.What torments him so?What dark secrets are buried deep within Kara's loving heart?Anka's affection for her husband Ludwig is all but gone. Will he turn to the ever-open arms of a secret life?And...What about Abram? Will he find a way to keep his vow to God? Will he ever be with his family again?

My beautiful boy...Created in love... born into hatred.There were so many terrifying stories about the Jews. People called them useless vermin, filthy, dangerous. Before I met Abram, I was afraid of them too. But I am about to tell you a very different story - a forbidden story.My love for Abram defied all reason...as well as German law.Tonight our son giggles with excitement as he blows out the candles on his birthday cake. But our safety is nothing but an illusion. As his candles burn out, a window shatters outside. The room shudders as the synagogue down the street is engulfed in flames.Kristallnacht has begun.When my hidden paradise crumbles like a stack of cards, I must do everything in my power to protect that which is most precious to me. My son's secret must remain hidden.Before we lose everything.