Escape from Berlin
A Story of Betrayal That Spanned Generations
Stephen Walters(Author)
Troubador Publishing
Will be published approx. on 28. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-80634-697-4 (ISBN)
Description
In pre-war Berlin, journalist Thomas Haas makes a dangerous enemy after exposing the crimes of SS officer Von Fuegershof. At the same time, Gerda Neumann, a young Jewish widow, becomes entangled in a deadly family betrayal orchestrated by her sister-in-law, Wilma Bauer.
As war engulfs Europe, Haas and Gerda fall in love while struggling to survive under Nazi rule. Wilma, now a spy for Von Fuegershof, is assigned to betray Haas, but instead becomes his lover, her loyalties fatally divided. Pregnant, she flees to France, where Haas later saves her from execution and takes her to a safe house. Meanwhile, Gerda escapes Berlin with Haas's help, as his mentor pays the ultimate price in a concentration camp.
A failed British commando raid introduces Eric Pickering, the sole survivor of a mission betrayed by his own side. His story resurfaces decades later when a chance encounter starts an investigation, uncovering long buried truths and Haas's role in saving lives.
Now a senior East German official and secret British asset, Haas plans a final defection to the West. But Von Fuegershof, now a powerful industrialist, will stop at nothing to silence him, setting the stage for a final reckoning in a divided Berlin.
As war engulfs Europe, Haas and Gerda fall in love while struggling to survive under Nazi rule. Wilma, now a spy for Von Fuegershof, is assigned to betray Haas, but instead becomes his lover, her loyalties fatally divided. Pregnant, she flees to France, where Haas later saves her from execution and takes her to a safe house. Meanwhile, Gerda escapes Berlin with Haas's help, as his mentor pays the ultimate price in a concentration camp.
A failed British commando raid introduces Eric Pickering, the sole survivor of a mission betrayed by his own side. His story resurfaces decades later when a chance encounter starts an investigation, uncovering long buried truths and Haas's role in saving lives.
Now a senior East German official and secret British asset, Haas plans a final defection to the West. But Von Fuegershof, now a powerful industrialist, will stop at nothing to silence him, setting the stage for a final reckoning in a divided Berlin.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Market Harborough
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80634-697-4 (9781806346974)
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Person
Stephen Walters worked for over 20 years in planning and logistics in the confectionery industry, followed by over 16 years as a Director of Business Systems in the medical device industry. Since retiring he joined a writing group which he has found a great help on his writing journey. Married for over 45 years with children and grandchildren, he enjoys cricket, football, kayaking, swimming, and gentle Parkruns.