The Lies We Told

by Roberta Kagan

In the haunting shadows of World War II, a chilling mystery unfolds in Frankfurt, where Aryan German girls are found dead under mysterious circumstances.

At the heart of this enigma lies Margot, a woman with a secret that could shatter lives. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters Kurtis, a Nazi officer. Desperate to protect the true identity of her unborn child's father, Margot finds herself entangled in a web of lies. When Kurtis falls for her, she sees an opportunity to safeguard her secret, marrying him, hoping he will accept the child as his own.

Meanwhile, in the bustling streets of Berlin, Trudy's life is on the edge of transformation. She has a dangerous affair with Peter, an SS officer. Peter, though married, tempts her with the prospect of becoming his mistress.

The Lies We Told is the final book in Roberta Kagan's captivating WW2 historical fiction series, Margot's Secret. Its rich historical detail, complex characters, and plot reveal the devastating impact of lies and the unyielding power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.


Early readers can't get enough of the conclusion to the Margot's Secret Series:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A Fantastic Series of Hope and Despair ... This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend you read the 3 books before in this series as you will not be disappointed ... This book is as exciting as the last, each book is a page turner. You will not want to put this book down until you have finished it and find out how it all ends" –Netgalley Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is another outstanding Roberta Kagan book ... This historical fiction book delves into the atrocities committed by the Nazis and the struggles to try to survive . We are introduced to many characters without a conscience and thriving of hatred and power. Yet, throughout the book, there is love, passion and hope." –Netgalley Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A fantastic story. You will go through so many emotions reading this amazing story.
And it's a story you will never forget, a truly great author." –Goodreads Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Amazing ... a wonderful family saga. I wish there had been a fifth story" –Netgalley Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I had a very hard time putting this book down! I read it in 4 days, only putting it down to work ... a wonderful conclusion to a great series!" –Goodreads Review

Genres: Historical Fiction

394 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 20, 2024

About the author

I’m an American writer of Jewish and Romany decent. I write Historical Fiction and Historical Romance, most of which is set during the holocaust. Although I never discount the horrors of the time period, the main focus of my work is on ordinary people who prove to be strong heroic characters in unfathomable circumstances.

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Reviews

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

To be completely transparent, I didn't realize when I selected this book to read that it was the 4th (and last) in a series - that being said: this book was an excellent read!

Margot is a character that has flaws, but she's self-aware enough to understand that everyone does and that she is doing what she needs to to survive. The concept of this novel was interesting, and the characters were what made the story really flow well. There were characters that I loved (Margot and Marie) and characters that I couldn't stand (Klaus and Kurtis and Trudy), which always makes me feel like a book has really developed their characters well.

While there were moments in the story where it wasn't hard to guess what was going to happen next, I didn't feel like this took anything away from the story. In fact, it almost drew me in more because I wanted to know how it would be written - I was interested in how the inevitable payoff was going to happen. There were also moments where I guessed wrong, and those moments were even better because, in the end, the story written ended up being better than what I had assumed would happen.

This was a quick read, though certainly not a light read due to the time and place of the plot - something to keep in mind.

Even though I was jumping into the story in the middle, I didn't feel lost in the slightest as the characters were fleshed out enough that I knew what was happening the whole time. The flashbacks to events that happened in previous books (I assume) were explained enough in the story that I was able to figure out what happened, which I greatly appreciated. Reading this book absolutely made me want to start the series from the beginning, so I know what I'll be doing this next month!

**This book was provided by NetGalley and the publisher as an Advanced Reader Copy (eARC) in exchange for an honest review**

[Toni Osborne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Margot’s Secret Book #4

This is the final book in this wonderful series and it can be read on its own but I highly recommend you read this series in order in order to get the maximum pleasure of being immersed into the world of the characters. The stories are unputdownable.

In this last installment, Margot’s is a woman with a secret that could be deadly if uncovered. She becomes even more desperate when she meets Kurtis, a Nazi officer and soon finds herself entangled in a web of lies. Eventually she sees that be marrying Kurtis her hopes are that he will take care of her and that he will accept the child she is carrying as his own, ( of course he should never know the baby is not his). While in Berlin, her estranged sister, Trudy, has a dangerous affair with Peter, an SS officer. Their world clashes and all come to an end.

Although this story has much going on and you need to pay attention to follow all the coming and going. Of course if you read the previous installment it will be easier to put all the characters in the right place. Recurring characters have their own story and the few new ones add to the challenge of remembering them. Along the way we meet well known figures in history such Eva Braun and Hitler, and the usual Nazi conspirators. Along with these well-known personages we go to a party at Eagle’s Nest. So this story although fictional dabbles in some true events.

The story moves at a steady pace and is smoothly writing and very enjoyable to read. I loved this series and hate to see it end.

Well-said, well-done

I received this ARC from the Book Whisperer via Netgalley

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a page turner! While mostly fiction, Kagan has crafted a story that well represents what many German women and men endured during the Nazi years. When their families were torn apart and husbands disappeared, German women, especially Jewish women, had to fend for themselves while hiding their true identities.

This is the fate of Margot whose husband has been arrested and the father of her unborn child killed. Finding work in a restaurant, Margot soon finds herself fancied by an SS officer. Not giving away the twists and turns which follow, I will say the suspenseful story has many layers.

Kagan cleverly organizes the story by short chapters. The opening line of each reveals which character will be featured. Each chapter serves as a piece in the large puzzle.

Well written, highly suspenseful and not short of the sordid details of life during the Holocaust, this book is excellent. Rating 4

[callistoscalling · Rating 3 out of 5]

Note that this is the fourth book in a series but can absolutely be read as a standalone novel, which I did. After learning her story of adoption, Margot is even more on edge with the Nazi occupation of Germany. The Lies We Told is a beautifully written historical fiction novel illustrating the absolutely heartbreaking sacrifices women like Margot had to make to survive in a harsh world. The multiple perspectives, including Kurtis’, makes for a well-rounded and hauntingly authentic story. The Lies We Told truly makes you question the choices you would make it a similar situation and the depth of the sacrifices that were made by so many.

[book_bear · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a very hard time putting this book down! I read it in 4 days, only putting it down to work. There were a few unbelievable parts I didn't care for, but it was overall a wonderful conclusion to a great series!

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had no idea this is book 4 in a series, but it can definitely be read as a standalone book as I did. It was excellent! I had a hard time putting this one down. I didn't feel like I was missing anything because the author gave enough of the back story to make it feel more like a standalone. Margot's story is of love and loss and doing whatever it takes to keep her and her unborn baby alive during WWII. She's a Jew, adopted by Germans, has an insanely jealous sister who will stop at nothing to ruin Margot's life, Margot's husband is believed to be dead, but is at Dachau concentration camp. She has told many lies in order to protect her unborn baby and the secrets eat away at her but she must do whatever it takes to survive. I enjoyed this story and will probably go back and read the first 3 books. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

[Christine Cazeneuve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

I'll never have the right words to express how terrific this author is. She has an unprecedented way to tell a story, that's been told countless times, but yet finds a way to make it seem like you're hearing it for the first time. A brilliant finish to another remarkable series!

[Marcia Crabtree · Rating 3 out of 5]

“The Lies We Told” is the last book in the four book series “Margot’s Secret” written by prolific writer Roberta Kagan. Being half Jewish and half Romany, Ms. Kagan has dedicated her writing career to exposing the truths and keeping alive the memories of the devastation of the Holocaust and Hitler’s regime. Although this book is the last in the series, it may be read on its own, as I did.

Not having read anything previously written by Ms. Kagan, I had no trouble whatsoever following the storyline and understanding the characters’ relationships. In fact, the story is relentlessly repetitive and needlessly spells out facts that already are abundantly clear to the reader. A couple of the chapters in the book are so repetitive of certain details they seemed merely to have repeated prior sentences and even whole paragraphs word for word.

I enjoyed the many plot twists and secret relationships between the characters that several of them are not aware of but eventually discover or disclose. Also, Ms. Kagan excellently portrays the angst, fear, hardship, and pain many endured as a result of the Nazis’ ruthless actions against millions of innocent people. She also portrays one of several hypocrisies held by high ranking Nazi officials: chief propagandist and eventual leader of Germany’s all-in military strategy, Joseph Goebbels, was born with a birth defect (club foot) while seeking to eradicate all persons with any mental or physical abnormality. However, the story would have been much more interesting and far better served had the author left more unsaid, allowing nuance and innuendo to elicit the same results in readers’ minds without bludgeoning us over the head with the obvious.

The flaws I found in the repetition and statements of the obvious in the novel distracted me from its interesting storyline and plot twists. Despite her prolific and prodigious writing career, Ms. Kagan’s writing quirks left me not wanting more.

I received “The Lies We Told” as an advanced reader’s digital copy through the Book Whisperer and downloaded it from NetGalley. I am grateful to these entities and to author Roberta Kagan for providing me the opportunity to read the book prior to its official release. This review was written VOLUNTARILY.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Lies We Told by Roberta Kagan is the final of four books surrounding the life of Margot Kraus, both in and out of Nazi Germany. When I first started reading this book I thought, where can this go? It should be over now. Boy, was I wrong. Kagan had much more story to tell, some of it implausible, but all of it enchanting. Margot was on the run at the end of the last book so much of the story revolved around her husband, Max, and her sister, Trudy. This one is all about Margot, who has escaped and is living another life as a waitress. She doesn’t love it but no one has found her or found out about her heritage. She thinks about the two men in her life, Jewish Ben who is dead, and her husband, a never-Nazi, Max. She assumes he is dead but really has no idea. She comes to the attention of a Nazi officer about the same time she discovers she is pregnant with Ben’s child. She hates it but must save her baby and so begins and affair with the officer, Kurtis, who is the commandant at Dachau, and manipulates him into marriage. She must save her child.

Margot is clever and she is a survivor. Her sister Trudy is loose with her favors and is simply wanting the kind of life that can be purchased. Max, as it turns out, is a prisoner at Dachau, another manipulation by Trudy, although Kurtis and Max never discover their connection. Max has remained a good man and does his best for the people her encounters. His story is heart-breaking, but relatively mild given some stories about concentration camps. There are all kinds of people woven throughout this story. Some good. Some bad. Kagan writes a good character. The plot is complex with stories of each of the remaining characters from the beginning. It is relatively accurate about Nazi Germany and the plights of those living there. It has been a great story. Just enough realism without digging too deeply. Thanks for this short series, Ms. Kagan!

I was invited to read a copy of the The Lies We Told by Book Whisperer. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #BookWhisperer #RobertaKagan #TheLiesWeTold

[Firetruckmama · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher, for which I thank them.

“The Lies We Told” is the fourth (and final) book in the “Margot’s Secret” series by Roberta Kagan. This book can be read as a stand-alone, though Ms. Kagan does a pretty good job at filling in some of the backstory. One of the things I must praise Ms. Kagan for is *not* devoting nearly 25% of the book to retelling the backstory, as she did in the other books in this series. While I like the cover, I think it’s odd considering that there is no child in this book until the end - so I’m not sure why there’s a mother and child on the cover. I think this was a good conclusion to the series, but I don’t need to re-read this book. If you’ve read the other books in this series, once again the reader follows Margot, her husband Max, and her sister Trudy as they try to survive in Germany during the later part of WWII in Germany. Margot has fled to Frankfort trying to survive, Max is in a concentration camp (also trying to survive), and Trudy is trying to find lovers to take care of her. At times there’s a bit of repeated information - such as noting a number of times that Margot is Jewish - and also repeating people’s full names (for instance, Eva Braun’s often referred to by her full name). Again this book is a bit more heavy on the soap opera parts of life than historical fiction, though historical bits are lightly scattered about until the liberation of the concentration camp (then there’s a lot of historical facts dropped in). If you like drama and family tension, and want “the good guys to win,” this may be a book for you to pick up.

[Kathleen Riggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Fantastic Series of Hope and Despair.
The Lies We Told is the fourth (and final) book in the “Margot’s Secret” series by Roberta Kagan. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend you read the 3 books before in this series as you will not be disappointed.
This book follows Margot, her husband Max, and her sister Trudy as they try to survive in Germany during the later part of WWII. Margot has fled to Frankfort trying to survive, Max is in a concentration camp (also trying to survive), and Trudy Margots sister is trying to find lovers to take care of her.
Margots story carry’s on with Margot working in the restaurant and a German officer who pursues her relentlessly and wishes to marry Margot. Trudy as usual is up to her tricks and is causing trouble and threatening to reveal Margots secret of being half Jewish.
Will Margot follow her instincts and marry the officer she hates to save her skin during these times and can she get her sister Trudy of her back. Will Max survive the camp and what more horrific ordeals are in store for him.
This book is as exciting as the last, each book is a page turner. You will not want to put this book down until you have finished it and find out how it all ends. Thanks to Roberta Kagan for writing this great series, her books portray the period and a positive message during a wonderful time of hope and despair. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Bette Reith · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Lies We Told takes place in Germany during WW2. It was not until I came to write this review that I realized that it was part of a series. That being said, it explains why I was a bit confused with some of the history when it was brought up, but overall, this is a stand-alone book, and an excellent one at that.

Girls are going missing and turning up dead in Frankfurt. Not just any girls, buy Ayrian girls, all young, blond, blue-eyed and working at the same restaurant. Margot just found out she is pregnant and also works at the restaurant. While there she meets an SS officer named Kurtis. She sees a way out of her predicament. Even though she is against everything that Hitler represents (she is half Jewish), she decides that in order to protect her baby, she must convince this man that her child is his and marry him.

This story also switches back and forth to Max a prisoner at the Dachau concentration camp. He and Margot were married, but now neither of them knows if the other is alive. Turns out, this is where Kurtis is in charge.

If you would like a glimpse into Nazi Germany during the occupation, this book will help you understand, but I don’t think anything can come close to how things actually were back then.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I will be reading the previous books in the series.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Lies We Told" is the final book in Roberta Kagan's captivating WW2 historical fiction series, Margot's Secret. I have not read any of the previous three and don't think I was unfairly disadvantaged reading "The Lies We Told" as a standalone book, but the storyline was so great, and I highly recommend you read the entire series if you can, to get the full story on all the characters.

Margot, has lost her husband and her lover in WWII Germany. She finds herself working in a cafe for Klaus, who is a nasty piece of sadistic work himself. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Kurtis, a Nazi officer, who falls in love with her. His workplace is Dachau, a horrific camp, where his ruthless actions impact further characters in our story.

Margot's web of lies are essential when she sees an opportunity to safeguard her secret......she is pregnant, and the child is not Kurtis's. It is interesting to read of how an alignment with the Nazi side, set against the treatment of Jews by Nazis.

We meet Margot's workmates and her sister Trudy, who has destroyed Margot's life before we start this book. There are a lot of characters but I had no problems knowing who is who.

I did find the ending all a bit coincidental .......slightly unbelievable for a realife scenario.....but we can dream.

Thanks to NetGalley, Roberta Kagan and Book Whisperer for my copy.

[Trudy Dowling · Rating 3 out of 5]

Margot's story comes to a conclusion in The Lies We Told. Margot has found a new life in Frankfurt where she is hiding in plain sight as a waitress.

Drastic times call for drastic measures is the best way I can some up the story. Margot will need to make decisions that she will make her uncomfortable. Life depends on her following through.

Her sister, Trudy, that has created many of Margot's problems will show up in Frankfurt. She will be her usual disgusting selfish self, demanding much from Margot. In order to survive, Margot will do what she must.

There was a lot going on in this story as the author worked take it to closure. Unfortunately, for me, it made following the story a bit of a challenge. Some of the characters had me fuming. The creep factor was extreme. I didn't know what to expect when I moved through the chapters. I did know that I wanted Margot to find happiness. If there ever was a character deserved it, it was her.

That being said, The descriptions of Dachau were heart wrenching. The treatment of prisoners had me in tears. The violence at the hands of Kurtis Richter had me thinking the unthinkable. Sometimes revenge is better than a happily ever after.

[SHIRLEY · Rating 4 out of 5]

1944, World War II, Frankfort Germany is the setting where Margot works as a waitress in a restaurant, run by a Nazi sympathisizer and popular with SS officers. Her husband is prisoner at Dachau, although she does not know if he is dead or alive. Kurtis, a Nazi officer sees Margot at the restaurant, and focuses his attention on her as he relentlessly pursues her, leading to a web of lies.
This story has a lot going on and the author delved deep into the daily happenings of Dachau as well as the everyday lives of Aryan Germans. The characters were believable, each with a unique voice and interaction with Margot. There were plenty of tension filled situations which kept me turning the pages. In addition, there were several honest relationships that made the characters real.
The book brought a human side to the Jews left behind and reinforced the anguish, fear and deprivation that they faced trying to survive.
Fortunately, the book did end on a hopeful note, and I breathed easier knowing the eventual outcome. The story was a little predictable, but that did not diminish the impact of the story for me.
I received a complementary ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. the opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[Eunice R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again the hardships of living in Nazi Germany during WWII are portrayed in this fourth book in the Margot's Secret series of historical fiction. This tale takes the reader to Frankfurt with Margot where she works under the Nazi radar as a waitress. The layers of danger pulsate and enwrap Margot as she struggles desparately to survive and protect her as yet unborn child.

Readers will find it difficult to put the book down hoping upon hope that all will work out, never knowing what will happen even at the next moment and so they will very likely be carried along holding their hearts in their throats as I did.

The authoress, Roberta Kagan allows for major peeks inside the Dachau concentration camp and exposes its many horrors. Here you will meet others from the former books in this series and you will wonder if Margot will ever see or hear from Max again.

Some readers may not appreciate intimate relationship details of which there are some.

I dub this saga a 4-Star performance.

~ Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger ~

Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.

[Shirley McAllister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Margot's Dilemma

Book four in the Margot's Secret Series. After Ben's death Margot runs and lands in Frankfort working in a cafe. Things are going well for her until two things happen. A Nazi officer falls for her and her sister Trudy finds her when the German Officer takes her to a party at the Eagles Nest.
This means nothing but trouble. Can Margot get out of this situation?

Will she have to marry the Nazi to save her child? Will Trudy ruin everything for her once again?

Meanwhile Max is in the camp and he doesn't know if Margot is alive or not. Margot thinks he is dead. Will Max and Margot ever see each other again?

This book is exciting as the last, each book is a page turner. You won't want to put it down until you have finished it and find out how it all ends.

Thanks to Roberta Kagan for writing this great series, to the Book Whisperer for publishing it and to NetGalley for sending me a complimentary copy of the book to read and review

[Anita R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another outstanding Roberta Kagan book. It is the fourth and final book in the WWII “Margot’s Secret” series , It can be read as a stand alone book . Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Margot is a young German lady who finds out that she was adopted and that her mother was possibly a Jew. Margo’s sister, Trudy, is a very evil person whose jealousy and hatred make her do terrible things to her sister. In the 1940’s , Margo finds herself pregnant by her Jewish lover and she needs to protect herself and her unborn child . She marries Kurtis, a Nazi officer while Trudy has an affair with Peter, an SS officer. Margot’s husband, Max, is sent to Dachau where he tries to survive . This historical fictional book delves into the atrocities committed by the Nazis and the struggles to try to survive . We are introduced to many characters without a conscience and thriving of hatred and power. Yet, throughout the book , there is love, passion and hope.

[Kayla Lambert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Margot finds herself in a very unfortunate situation. Her husband, Max is missing (unbeknownst to Margot, he’s at the concentration camp Dachau), she is pregnant by Ben, a Jewish doctor who was her former friend and lover, who’s now dead. An SS officer, Kurtis, has fallen in love with Margot and has no idea that Margot is secretly half-Jewish. In a desperate attempt to save her unborn child, she convinces Kurtis he impregnated her and they marry so she can protect her baby. Meanwhile, in Margot’s newfound town of Frankfurt, there’s a murderer on the loose targeting blonde haired and blue eyed women.

The story line was interesting, but for some reason, I just couldn't bring myself to enjoy the authors writing style. I can’t find the right words to express, but the style is just hard to find a flow in the words and sentences.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had no idea this is book 4 in a series, but it can definitely be read as a standalone book as I did. It was excellent! I had a hard time putting this one down. I didn't feel like I was missing anything because the author gave enough of the back story to make it feel more like a standalone. Margot's story is of love and loss and doing whatever it takes to keep her and her unborn baby alive during WWII. She's a Jew, adopted by Germans, has an insanely jealous sister who will stop at nothing to ruin Margot's life, Margot's husband is believed to be dead, but is at Dachau concentration camp. She has told many lies in order to protect her unborn baby and the secrets eat away at her but she must do whatever it takes to survive. I enjoyed this story and will probably go back and read the first 3 books. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Lies We Told by Roberta Kagan is the fourth and final novel in the Margot's Secret series. Told in multiple points of view and set during World War II Germany, Kagan weaves her magical tapestry again. Her characters all evoke emotions, whether likeable or despicable. Earth-shattering war cause people to act and react differently than they would in times of peace. Secrets, deceit and violence are rife.

Margot believes her husband to be dead and after a relationship with another man she loves, she makes difficult choices In hopes of giving her unborn child a chance. Though utterly repulsed, she decides to marry a Nazi who works (aka torments and kills) at Dachau. Her disloyal sister tries to throw Margot to the lions again. But her world crashes all around her. Meanwhile, Max is doing what he must to survive Dachau.

Aryan women are typically revered by Nazis for breeding and motherhood. But a few go missing in this story and some know who is responsible. Not only does Kagan write of family drama and horrors of war but also mystery which is very intriguing. Just know details are graphic.

The ending wrapped up a bit too quickly and abruptly and didn't sink in as deeply as it could have considering the subject matter. But all in all, this is a strong series.

My sincere thank you to Book Whisperer and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this beautifully-written and heart tugging novel.

[DianeLikesToRead · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth and final book in the Margot’s Secret series. You can read this as a stand alone, but I recommend reading them in order because they are so good!
Margot is pregnant and has to hide the identity of the baby’s father. Trudy has an affair with an SS officer and has the offer to become his mistress. Follow these two women on a journey of survival.
Roberta Kagan has such a way of making you feel as if you were there! I was transported back to WWII. Kagan weaved real people and events in with this historical fiction. I loved this book! I wish there was an installment to find out more about their lives. Many thanks to the author, The Book Whisperer and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley.co.uk for an Advance Review Copy in return for an honest review.

I have not read the 3 previous books in this series, so I was unsure if this would impact my understanding or enjoyment of the book. As it turns out, enough information is provided in the first few chapters to piece together the gist of Margot's story. Although, I am left wondering if I have made some assumptions and whether or not I have followed it correctly.

On the whole, this is a good story, with a few surprises and the fingers-crossed promise of a good ending. The players are a complex cast, with coincidence being pushed to its boundaries. However, the links between them also lead to a clearer understanding of the secrets, lies, and misgivings they each hold.
I loved and loathed certain individuals with equal measure and struggled at times to find a redeeming quality in any of them.
Perhaps that is why the book appealed. The subject matter is such that the reader is encouraged to look deeper into the meaning of the story.

I will probably go back and read the previous books after this to ease my curiosity

[Perkrock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me begin by saying I really enjoyed this book. I realize now that this book was the last in a series - Margot's Secret. That being said the author did a good job giving enough background of each character that it was easy to understand the relationship between the other characters. This is a story of survival and what people endured during the holocaust to protect those they love. Now that I have been introduced to this author I will definitely read, not only the previous books in this series, but other books by Ms. Kagan.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Victoria Baldin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Lies We Told by Roberta Kagan

What a wonderful conclusion to Roberta Kagan’s latest serious Margot’s Secret.

In this book we find out what happens to Trudy, Margot, Mattie and Max as the war comes to an end.

I enjoyed this book very much. Roberta Kagan never disappoints, bringing all her characters to life. I cannot wait to see what Roberta has in store for us next.

I would like to thank Net Galley and Book Whisperer for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[NelleRenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story has some real historical facts woven into it which makes it seem all too real. The two main women characters are sisters. Margot is pregnant and her husband is in a concentration camp. She must decide if she needs to marry Kurtis, a Nazi officer, in order to protect her unborn child. Trudy is involved with a married SS officer who wants her for a mistress. How these women and their loved ones struggle to survive in Nazi Germany makes for a very interesting and eye opening read. I received an ARC for an honest review.

[Robin Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth and final book in the Margot’s Secret series. I found the entire series completely fascinating, and the final book did not disappointment. I was enthralled by the characters and couldn’t put it down. While Margot is desperate to hide the paternity of her unborn child, she becomes involved with Klaus, a Nazi officer. While this relationship is repugnant to her, she is determined to survive. This last book ties all the family’s stories to their individual conclusions. I highly recommend the entire series. It gave me a lot of perspective of what people had to do to survive.

[Kay Schuch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! A wonderful series! I’m torn between wanting the story to continue or if I’m glad it’s finished. It kind of feels like the story should keep going. But I’m not sure how it could. Anyway……..this WWI/ WWII story isn’t so much about the wars as it was about a very small contingent of people who somehow managed to survive such a horrible period of time! Kind of a refreshing way to look at those wars through the eyes of survivors of a horrific tragedy that forever changed the lives of everyone touched by WW history! Author has done yet another series that is spellbinding !

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this.

This is the final book in the Margot's Secret series, and boy did it conclude, not only very nicely, but for me, with a very big wow!

New favourite characters had some tragic endings, and for those deserving of their fate, I wished for a more harsher punishment. Still, everything ends and wraps up very nicely at the conclusion of the book, for our main characters Max and Margot.

I would say this series is a definite must-read!

[Donna Shaw · Rating 3 out of 5]

1940’s Frankfurt Germany: Margot is Jewish and in order to survive is attempting to pass as a Aryan German. She is pregnant and alone as her husband and son have died. She will say and do anything to protect her unborn child. The lies build throughout the novel.

This is the last book and the only book I’ve read of this 4 part series and can be read as a standalone novel.

Thank you Netgalley