The School for German Brides

Set against the backdrop of 1939 Germany, this historical novel explores the parallel lives of Hanna Rombauer, a young woman subjected to Nazi ideals at a “bride school,” and Mathilde Altman, a Jewish woman fighting to protect her unborn child amid increasing danger. As their paths unexpectedly cross, both women grapple with fear, prejudice, and their desire for survival. The story delves into themes of courage and hope amidst the grim realities of war, asking how they might forge a future amid the chaos.