Daughter of the Reich

Set against the backdrop of the Nazi regime, this captivating tale of unattainable love is ideal for readers of All the Light We Cannot See and The Nightingale.

Hetty Heinrich, the obedient daughter of a senior Nazi official, is eager to contribute to the magnificent new Thousand Year Reich. But she never realizes that when she meets Walter, a former Jewish acquaintance who incites deadly sentiments in her, all she knows and believes about her life will come into sharp contrast. Hetty feels confused and troubled, not knowing who to trust or where to turn, especially after learning that someone has been observing her.

Embracing a covert romance with Walter, she knows she's taking a big chance, but she can't help but be drawn to him. Together, they make plans for the future and dream about the day when the war will end. But Hetty and Walter are going to have to do something drastic because the anti-Semitic wave is growing and it could swallow them whole.

Will Hetty's universe be destroyed by the relentless advance of evil powers, or will love ultimately win out?

Daughter of the Reich is a captivating page-turner that is fast-paced, intensely emotional, and motivated by the author's family history. It is full of colorful characters and an exhaustively researched depiction of Nazi Germany. Louise Fein portrays a fearless young lady who is determined to walk the perilous path of survival and freedom in this gripping tale of desire, courage, and morality. She demonstrates to readers the strength found in the power of love and serves as a constant reminder that the past must never be forgotten.