Tom Dunkel Books

This riveting story follows a group of conspirators determined to obstruct and dismantle the Third Reich from within during World War II. Amid the chaos of the war, a clandestine struggle unfolded in Nazi Germany, where military officers, diplomats, politicians, and civilians worked tirelessly to undermine the regime. They reported troop movements to the Allies, disseminated disinformation to Nazi leaders, facilitated the evacuation of Jewish citizens, and plotted to assassinate Adolf Hitler, including the infamous "Valkyrie" bombing attempt. The Gestapo referred to this loosely organized group as the Black Orchestra. Key figures included Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran pastor-turned-agent, and Hans von Dohnanyi, an attorney working with Admiral Wilhelm Canaris at the German military intelligence service, the Abwehr. Driven by moral conviction and a sense of patriotism, these men risked exposure and execution as they navigated their treasonous activities. The tension arises not only from their efforts to derail the Third Reich but also from the dire consequences they faced when their actions were discovered, leaving their fates uncertain as the war drew to a close.