Berlin Calling

By: Kelly Durham

Narrated by: Christopher Lane

Germany 1938. While young and old are captivated by the country's rapid ascent under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, naive Maggie O'Dea, an American studying abroad, finds her own fortunes turning after falling in love with a handsome soldier and landing a job with the Propaganda Ministry. Embodying the infectious spirit of nationalism sweeping the country, her powerful dispatches launch her broadcasting career as a champion of the Fatherland.

But as Germany invades one peaceful neighbor after another and the wheels of World War II are set in motion, Maggie starts opening her eyes to the grim reality of Hitler's intentions. Torn between her successful career rooted in the allegiance to her adopted land and a growing dread over her role in a tyrant's ruthless reign, Maggie - supported by a new love - must fight her own war of conscience. Will she survive a conflict threatening the world...and her own life?

©2015 Kelly Durham (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

"Berlin Calling"

“Berlin Calling” is a very interesting account of an American woman, Maggie, landing a job with the German radio right before the war and eventually becoming a voice of its propaganda but also, a spy for the OSS. Through Maggie’s eyes, we are shown the gradual disillusionment with the regime, the growing anxiety at the changes in former friends and lovers, the mounting fear for one’s life as the most outspoken colleagues begin to disappear and the rumors about mass exterminations begin to swell. The plot is fast-paced and full of intrigue; the leading heroine is wonderfully spunky and fearless; the atmosphere - brooding and charged with tension. The narrator also did a great job. If you’re a fan of historical fiction, I’d definitely recommend it.

Hidden Gem

WWII from the perspective of a woman who works in Nazi's department of the propaganda gave me a whole new perspective on the war. All of the characters came from different backgrounds, and each experienced the unraveling of the war's end differently, adding another layer of depth to the book. I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in WWII as seen from a woman working for the Nazi propaganda machine.

Holds your interest

Wonderful story very easy to follow. The narrative was well done ….loved all the characters

Best in the series for me.

Enjoyable, like the main characters too, a few implausible coincidences too many but good listen and finished really fast, so I didn't find it too long and the ending left openings for another addition.

Great

loved it. kept wanting to read it. really kept my interest. recommend this to all