The Ragged Edge of Night

Set in Germany during 1942, this historical novel follows Franciscan friar Anton Starzmann, who is forced to relocate after his school is seized by the Nazis. Seeking atonement and a new life, he marries Elisabeth Herter, a widow with three children. As Anton grapples with his new roles while the war escalates, he learns about the Red Orchestra, an underground resistance group, and becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot against Hitler, risking everything, including his newfound family.