Praise
"Elisabeth Storrs has indeed broken the mould by writing 'from the other side'. Evocative, detailed and heart-rending as the heroine journeys through disillusion and danger in the Third Reich."
"A chilling and meticulously researched journey into the shadow world of the Ahnenerbe. Blending historical rigor with gripping fiction, FABLES & LIES reminds us of the devastating consequences when history is twisted to serve power."
Leah Kaminsky, author of The Hollow Bones
Review
I've read a lot of Second World War fiction over the years, but Fables & Lies is something a little different. It's not about the soldiers on the front line, but about the quieter, murkier battle being fought over ideas, loyalty, and power in Nazi Germany. I found it absolutely gripping.
Freyja is a wonderful character. She starts out believing she's doing the right thing, but as the story unfolds and she begins to see what's really happening around her, her growing doubts place her in genuine danger. I was especially moved by the relationship between her and her sister, whose unquestioning devotion to the regime creates a painful divide within the family. It all felt very believable.
Elisabeth Storrs has clearly done an enormous amount of research. I knew very little about the Ahnenerbe before reading this book, and I found that aspect fascinating. Even so, the history never overwhelms the story. The historical detail is woven so naturally into the narrative that I was completely absorbed from beginning to end.
This is a substantial novel, and there are moments that are difficult to read because of the subject matter, but I never once considered putting it down. It made me angry, heartbroken, and hopeful in equal measure. More than anything, it reminded me how dangerous lies can become when ordinary people stop questioning them. A memorable and thought-provoking read that will stay with me for a long time.
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