The Daughters of Marburg

by Terrance D. Williamson

The Daughters of Marburg follows the story of two young women and their father who, shortly after the tyrannical November Pogroms, inhabit a home once owned by a Jewish family. While investigating their surroundings, Lilly, the main character, discovers a journal left by the Jewish girl who had fled the house with nothing but the clothes on her back. Through reading her entries, Lilly's eyes are opened to the brutality of the Nazi ideology. The real threat, she realizes, is the totalitarian power that is being wielded liberally in Marburg by a cruel SS Major. Coupled with affection for the neighboring boy, Wilhelm, Lilly is convinced that she must take action against the wicked regime in whatever capacity she can offer. Recruited into the secret resistance in Marburg, Lilly is forced to decide between her family's safety and her conscience.

Genres: Fiction, World War II, Historical Fiction

383 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2021

Reviews

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heart wrenching hold your breath kind of book. The story of a father and his two daughters moved from Berlin to a small town of Marburg to "cleanse" a house that was owned by a Jewish family. There are so many twists and turns. The diary of the girl who had lived in the house is found and the German major wants it to try to locate the family that went missing. But they refuse to provide it to the major.
The German major makes it his mission to cause as much harm to the town and its people as he can with public executions and other threats.

A tough read, mostly because it is a story that could have happened. The timeline seems a little off to me, to much happened to quickly.

[Madelaine Singleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

my brother’s keeper

As I watched this spring the examples of hate and intolerance marching through city streets and campuses I wondered how could they have forgotten or refused to believe. How could they not care for their brothers like the characters in the book did. It was a great shame in history with few candles shining through. Thank you Terrance Williams for reminding us that those lights existed then and probably do today

[Mary Sue Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Informative Read

I enjoyed reading this book. I never realized how many Germans resisted Hitler and the Nazi regime. The ending of this novel was totally unexpected. The one thing I disliked about this story is how quickly events took place. Also, how quickly people's opinions changed. This caused it to be less believable. At least to me.

[Charleen Weismantel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great resd!!

I enjoyed this WW2 novel very much. I'm a history buff and can easily find myself in the midst of the story. How can mankind do such evil and have such bursts of goodness in others? May our culture never sink to this level, though the seeds are clearly present.

[Amylynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

OG!! WOW!!

This book started slow but then I couldn’t put it down! My heart was beating so fast after every page! I hate Wagner, was terrified for Lilly and Wilhelm and Edith! I was so sad at the end.. dang this book was so good I didn’t want it to end

[Doreen Ashbrook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting historical read. I needed a happy ending, though.

[Jackie Troendle]

Excellent book!

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Never forget.

[Donald Galloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good read

I was consumed with this heartbreaking book. I got so attached to these characters. Bless all of the resistance fighters.

[Leanna Hettinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

heartbreaking story of German resistance inWW11

I love any story with sisters.’
Strong family and neighbors.
A story with a newer perspective.
Read it, you’ll like it

[colette kerlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic book

I love this author and am working my way through all of his books. I would definitely Highly recommend him.

[Kathleen M. Barnhart · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’ve read many holocaust novels, some true stories some fictional but based on facts. This novel was not very realistic in my opinion. Was not a very good read for me. Kind of juvenile.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written

I could not stop reading this book. Thank you to the resistance. Without you, more people would have been killed.

[Barbara · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF There was interest in this book, as I have visited Marburg. However, there were just too many silly arguments, wrapped around the truly tragic! Narrator did not enhance the subject matter.