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The Infiltrators

The Lovers Who Led Germany's Resistance Against the Nazis
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In The Infiltrators by Norman Ohler, the book delves into the true story of two young German resistance fighters during World War II. These individuals undertake a daring mission to sabotage Nazi operations from the inside. The narrative highlights the courage and ingenuity required to challenge the oppressive regime, providing a gripping account of espionage and resistance in one of history's most tumultuous periods.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by daring espionage and covert operations during World War II. It offers a gripping narrative about the little-known resistance efforts and secret missions undertaken by brave individuals fighting against the Nazi regime. Perfect for those who love detailed historical accounts combined with tales of courage and strategy.

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The incredible true story of two idealistic young lovers who led the anti-Nazi resistance in the darkening heart of Berlin, by the author of the internationally bestselling Blitzed.

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Daily Telegraph History Book of the Year

'An astonishing story... brilliantly told' - Antony Beevor

'Gripping... Will appeal to anyone who relishes Ben Macintyre's tales of wartime espionage and cryptic codes.' - Sunday Telegraph

Summertime, 1935. On a lake near Berlin, a young man is out sailing when he glimpses a woman reclining in the prow of a passing boat. Their eyes meet - and one of history's greatest conspiracies is born.

Harro Schulze-Boysen had already shed blood in the fight against Nazism by the time he and Libertas Haas-Heye began their whirlwind romance. She joined the cause, and soon the two lovers were leading a network of antifascists that stretched across Berlin's bohemian underworld. Harro himself infiltrated German intelligence and began funnelling Nazi battle plans to the Allies, including the details of Hitler's surprise attack on the Soviet Union. But nothing could prepare Harro and Libertas for the betrayals they would suffer in this war of secrets - a struggle in which friend could be indistinguishable from foe.

Drawing on unpublished diaries, letters and Gestapo files, Norman Ohler spins an unforgettable tale of love, heroism and sacrifice in The Infiltrators.

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The Infiltrators by Norman Ohler has received praise for its compelling portrayal of anti-Nazi resistance, with reviewers highlighting the story's gripping and cinematic quality. Critics commend the author for his thorough research and engaging narrative, detailing the bravery and tragic fate of a young German couple challenging Nazi oppression. The book's thrilling and affective storytelling conveys themes of love, courage, and the personal sacrifices made in defiance of tyranny.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838952136

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: B&W integrated photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 311g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Norman Ohler is an award-winning novelist and screenwriter. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Blitzed, as well as the novels Die Quotenmaschine (the world's first hypertext novel), Mitte and Stadt des Goldes (translated into English as Ponte City). He lives in Berlin.

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