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War Girls #4
Trouble Brewing
Richard Klausen has survived eighteen grueling months at the Eastern front. Transferred to a security unit out off Lodz, Poland he soon finds out that fighting the Red Army was the easy task.
When his unit is assigned to do the unthinkable, will Richard obey his orders or his conscience?
Trouble Brewing is book 4 of the War Girl Series, but can be read as stand-alone.
When his unit is assigned to do the unthinkable, will Richard obey his orders or his conscience?
Trouble Brewing is book 4 of the War Girl Series, but can be read as stand-alone.
204 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2018
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About the author
Marion Kummerow
116 books419 followersMarion Kummerow was born and raised in Germany, before she set out to "discover the world" and lived in various countries. In 1999 she returned to Germany and settled down in Munich where she's now living with her family.
After dipping her toes with non-fiction books, she finally tackled the project dear to her heart. UNRELENTING is the story about her grandparents, who belonged to the German resistance and fought against the Nazi regime.
It's a book about resilience, love and the courage to stand up and do the right thing.
After dipping her toes with non-fiction books, she finally tackled the project dear to her heart. UNRELENTING is the story about her grandparents, who belonged to the German resistance and fought against the Nazi regime.
It's a book about resilience, love and the courage to stand up and do the right thing.
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March 13, 2018
Another fine Kummerow entry
I have come to respect Marion Kummerow as a professional writer. I've enjoyed immensely each of her books. I am tempted to say this is the best so far, but I would say the same thing after reading the others.
I have come to respect Marion Kummerow as a professional writer. I've enjoyed immensely each of her books. I am tempted to say this is the best so far, but I would say the same thing after reading the others.
March 3, 2018
Great!!!
The continued saga of the Klausen family during the second world war is so good and keeps you not wanting to put the book down
The continued saga of the Klausen family during the second world war is so good and keeps you not wanting to put the book down
March 8, 2018
Great series. I love WW 2 historical fiction and this is well done and holds your interest throughout the book. Each book had me wanting to find out what was happening with each character. Can’t wait for the next book in series.
March 1, 2018
333 bortca
Loved story great writer please let us know what happens to everyone you are truly a great writer who keeps us guessing
Loved story great writer please let us know what happens to everyone you are truly a great writer who keeps us guessing
April 7, 2018
Wehrmacht soldier Richard Klausen thinks he has experienced all the horror of war after serving on the Soviet front line. But his next assignment in Poland is worse. He sees the atrocities the SS inflict on the civilian population and it turns him against his side.
His quick thinking saves a Polish girl, Karen, from rape and possible death. He can't get her out of his mind. When they next meet, she saves him. She provides shelter and cover for him at her family's farm which she is managing.
Far from finding peace, Richard is faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, including Karen's resistance-fighting brother Stan. When Karen hears nearby prisoners are to be sent east, she wants to save her relatives. The task is easier said than done.
There's an exquisite tightening and easing of tension throughout this love story that makes it hard to put down. The main characters are emotionally engaging and I cared what happened to them.
Trouble is the fourth in the War Girl series but could be read as a stand-alone. I've read the others and recommend them.
His quick thinking saves a Polish girl, Karen, from rape and possible death. He can't get her out of his mind. When they next meet, she saves him. She provides shelter and cover for him at her family's farm which she is managing.
Far from finding peace, Richard is faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, including Karen's resistance-fighting brother Stan. When Karen hears nearby prisoners are to be sent east, she wants to save her relatives. The task is easier said than done.
There's an exquisite tightening and easing of tension throughout this love story that makes it hard to put down. The main characters are emotionally engaging and I cared what happened to them.
Trouble is the fourth in the War Girl series but could be read as a stand-alone. I've read the others and recommend them.
March 9, 2018
Great World War II series
I have loved every minute of this series and look forward to meeting the family again. Wish each book was longer. This time in history is so fascinating to me.
I have loved every minute of this series and look forward to meeting the family again. Wish each book was longer. This time in history is so fascinating to me.
March 10, 2018
Love knows no obstacle
A German soldier, a young polish girl with ties to the resistance. The horror of war and the healing of love. Adventure, suspense and romance. Another excellent book in the series.
A German soldier, a young polish girl with ties to the resistance. The horror of war and the healing of love. Adventure, suspense and romance. Another excellent book in the series.
March 9, 2018
war girls
A short account of the brother of the war girls series. How even German soldiers hated what Hitler was doing to their country and mpany others.
A short account of the brother of the war girls series. How even German soldiers hated what Hitler was doing to their country and mpany others.
May 1, 2018
Exciting Romance
Excellent World War Two romance that starts with the portrayal of the horrors of fighting on the Eastern Front. It also touched on the horror endured by those living in the Warsaw ghetto. I enjoyed how the author portrayed the characters and their times of emotional turmoil while dealing with war and brutality, and how goodness often won in the end. The romance offered hope for a better future once the war ended.
Excellent World War Two romance that starts with the portrayal of the horrors of fighting on the Eastern Front. It also touched on the horror endured by those living in the Warsaw ghetto. I enjoyed how the author portrayed the characters and their times of emotional turmoil while dealing with war and brutality, and how goodness often won in the end. The romance offered hope for a better future once the war ended.
August 14, 2018
Catchy read
Trouble Brewing was a very interesting story. It provided a look and to see the story from the soldiers view point.
Trouble Brewing was a very interesting story. It provided a look and to see the story from the soldiers view point.
July 1, 2020
Hard to grasp that boys not much older than my son were given rifles and sent off to be butchered in the trenches of WWII. This story is a compelling read, one that will clog your throat with tears in more than one scene.
Brilliantly researched, this book would do a much better job in teaching young people what war was like than any history lesson I ever witnessed. It lets you feel the agonizing truth, confronts you with the question: who would I have been in this system?
After 18 gruelling months at the front, young Richard slowly realizes that following orders is not always the best course of action - not if you have a conscience. On top of that, he falls in love with the enemy.
Despite the brutal reality of WWII, this story is full of love and the hope of a better future. A page-turner that will keep you glued to the pages with a few heart-tearing twists.
I definitely recommend this book!
Brilliantly researched, this book would do a much better job in teaching young people what war was like than any history lesson I ever witnessed. It lets you feel the agonizing truth, confronts you with the question: who would I have been in this system?
After 18 gruelling months at the front, young Richard slowly realizes that following orders is not always the best course of action - not if you have a conscience. On top of that, he falls in love with the enemy.
Despite the brutal reality of WWII, this story is full of love and the hope of a better future. A page-turner that will keep you glued to the pages with a few heart-tearing twists.
I definitely recommend this book!
February 19, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Marion's writing is easy reading and her storyline plotlines are full of twists and turns that kept me on edge from the first to the last page. What I particularly like is that each of her books within this series are standalone. The characters however make you want to read more about the others (who are mentioned) and so you'll probably end up like me reading the entire series anyway. If you want several 'me' hours where you can dive into another life and place, then I recommend this book to read.
April 17, 2021
War Girls 5 becomes War Boys 1!
Another big hit from Marion Kummerow! This time the story shifts from the Klaussen girls to their brother, Richard. He is a soldier in the German army and has some harrowing experiences before finding himself in Poland, on a farm with a single girl. They fall in love, in bed, in trouble. Her brothers are with the Polish resistance. They don't trust Richard, but just work with them to get family out of the near by Nazi camp. With guts and fear, they succeed.
Another big hit from Marion Kummerow! This time the story shifts from the Klaussen girls to their brother, Richard. He is a soldier in the German army and has some harrowing experiences before finding himself in Poland, on a farm with a single girl. They fall in love, in bed, in trouble. Her brothers are with the Polish resistance. They don't trust Richard, but just work with them to get family out of the near by Nazi camp. With guts and fear, they succeed.
June 9, 2025
Once again this series delivers. This time the book is about Richard and what he does during World War 2. It is well written and historically accurate. The characters are plausible and their story is well told. Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down, until I had read every page. And then I wanted to know more. Therefore, my next read is book 7 in the War Girls series: Bitter Tears. Thank you Marion for bringing this story to life.
February 23, 2019
Book 4
Trouble Brewing is both a wonderful and a difficult book to read. I’ve read the previous books in the series. The subject matter is so sad, so disturbing, so horrifying. I’d like to thank the author for writing about this difficult part of history. I’m going to buy book 5 now.
Trouble Brewing is both a wonderful and a difficult book to read. I’ve read the previous books in the series. The subject matter is so sad, so disturbing, so horrifying. I’d like to thank the author for writing about this difficult part of history. I’m going to buy book 5 now.
February 14, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. It was nice to have a change of scenery and hear a bit more about the struggle people in Poland went through in wwii as that’s something I haven’t read much about. It was nice to have a change of narrative that wasn’t constantly about the reich needing German help to ensure the victory.
September 8, 2025
I love all things Marion Kummerow, and this does not disappoint! Ms. Kummerow writes the best historical fiction; all based on real events! This series was fascinating, this is Richards story. None of us would know what we would do unless we were in that day and time. I can't wait for the next book in the series!!
October 4, 2019
Continuing the story of a German family in the 2nd world .. this relates to the son Richard..quite short stories averages 200 words and costing £3.99 a book on kindle...I have read 3 which I feel is quite expensive when there are more books in the series...
May 22, 2020
Rescuing Richard
Following "The War Girls", it was natural to continue with their missing brother, Richard. Romance, hatred, prejudice, ethnic cleansing, survival combine to keep one involved. I can't wait for the next book!
Following "The War Girls", it was natural to continue with their missing brother, Richard. Romance, hatred, prejudice, ethnic cleansing, survival combine to keep one involved. I can't wait for the next book!
January 26, 2025
Very good book
This was a very good book but, it did have some slow areas. I found it a little unlikely that a man who was fighting age could be out in the open working the farm for extended periods without being reported.
This was a very good book but, it did have some slow areas. I found it a little unlikely that a man who was fighting age could be out in the open working the farm for extended periods without being reported.
November 29, 2018
Trouble Brewing!
I read this book in one sitting! Page after page kept me enthralled with the loveable characters and the plot!
I read this book in one sitting! Page after page kept me enthralled with the loveable characters and the plot!
August 16, 2019
What more can I say about this series? It is compulsive reading and impossible for me to walk away from. I MUST find out how the characters’ lives play out. I highly recommend it.
October 14, 2020
What a struggle! I’m not one for the romance genre. Way too many showered kisses and terms of affection-my love, my darling dearest ...
February 3, 2022
A new twist
So good to meet some new characters! Looking forward to the next book. Marion has made a great vacation even better!
So good to meet some new characters! Looking forward to the next book. Marion has made a great vacation even better!
April 1, 2022
IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE WAR GIRL SERIES BY MARION KUMMEROW,I INVITE YOU TO START WITH BOOK 1 NOW.YOU WILL LOVE IT!!
January 30, 2025
I’ve read many of Marion Kummerow’s books and this one did not disappoint. I couldn’t put it down!
July 30, 2019
The great of series!
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