City of Women
by David R. Gillham
City of Women by David R. Gillham holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 11.7K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 392 pages.
About City of Women
It is 1943 - the height of the Second World War - and Berlin has essentially become a city of women. In this page-turning novel, David Gillham explores what happens to ordinary people thrust into extraordinary times, and how the choices they make can be the difference between life and death.It is 1943 - the height of the Second World War - and Berlin has essentially become a city of women. Sigrid Schröder is, for all intents and purposes, the model German soldier's wife: She goes to work every day, does as much with her rations as she can, and dutifully cares for her meddling mother-in-law, all the while ignoring the horrific immoralities of the regime. But behind this façade is an entirely different Sigrid, a woman who dreams of her former lover, now lost in the chaos of the war. Her lover is a Jew. But Sigrid is not the only one with secrets. A high ranking SS officer and his family move down the hall and Sigrid finds herself pulled into their orbit. A young woman doing her duty-year is out of excuses before Sigrid can even ask her any questions. And then there's the blind man selling pencils on the corner, whose eyes Sigrid can feel following her from behind the darkness of his goggles. Soon Sigrid is embroiled in a world she knew nothing about, and as her eyes open to the reality around her, the carefully constructed fortress of solitude she has built over the years begins to collapse. She must choose to act on what is right and what is wrong, and what falls somewhere in the shadows between the two. In this page-turning novel, David Gillham explores what happens to ordinary people thrust into extraordinary times, and how the choices they make can be the difference between life and death.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David R. Gillham |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 392 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Romance, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,676 |
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What genre is City of Women?
City of Women is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is City of Women worth reading?
Based on 11.7K reader ratings, City of Women has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is City of Women?
City of Women has 392 pages.
Who wrote City of Women?
City of Women was written by David R. Gillham. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for City of Women?
The ISBN-13 for City of Women is 9780399157770.0.
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