Shattuck, Jessica.

The women in the castle / Jessica Shattuck. - 1st ed. - New York : William Morrow, 2017. - 356 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-356).

Three German women s lives are abruptly changed when their husbands are executed for their part in an attempt to assassinate Hitler. They band together in a crumbling estate to raise their children and keep each other standing. This book is narrated by each of the women, giving us a clear understanding of their sense of loss, inner strength and the love they have for each other. This story examines the human side of war, where the lines are blurred between hero and victim.

ISBN: 0062563661 006256367X 9780062663450 (International trade pbk. ed.) 9780062563668 (hc.) 9780062563675 (trade pbk.) 0062563661 9780062563668

LCCN: 2016023355

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Widows
Women and war
Interpersonal relations
Family secrets
Castles
Loss (Psychology)
Anti-Nazi movement
World War, 1939-1945

LC Class. No.: PS3619.H357 / W66 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 813/.6