The Nazis tried to break her, but her very name means strength.

Waltraud isn't like the other German girls in her village. She not only stands out with her fiery red hair but for the independent spirit she got from her father. When he's forced to fight in Hitler's army, Waltraud is set on a dangerous path toward her own survival and that of her family. Her true calling unfolds when she becomes entangled in a daring plot to subvert the SS, one where the lives of those she loves depend on keeping a treasonous secret.

But like the cities around her, Waltraud's hopes are reduced to ruins. Determined to rebuild her shattered life, she falls in love with a young man scarred by his own past. To secure his future and hers, she must cross forbidden borders where she comes face to face with an enemy even more terrifying than the Nazis.

Can Waltraud leave her haunting past behind and take hold of the life she's dreamed of, or will she lose everything trying?

Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany is a sweeping family saga that pulls back the curtain on what life was like before, during, and after World War II from a German girl's perspective. Capture a rare glimpse into the rise and fall of the Third Reich and one young woman's courageous journey to follow her heart no matter the cost. If you love inspiring true stories of love, loss, strength, and the resilience of the human spirit, don't miss this unforgettable read.

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AUTHOR'S NOTE
Author, Tammy Borden, grew up hearing her mother's first-hand accounts of coming of age under Hitler's regime, even joining her on several trips to Germany to stroll the cobblestone streets where recollections were shared in their actual settings. Through the years, she recorded those stories, fully intent on writing a WW2 historical fiction novel based on a true story. She's now woven her mother's real-life stories into an eye-opening and deeply moving narrative.