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In 1942, Friedrich, a young man from Switzerland, arrives in Berlin with dreams of becoming an artist. At a life drawing class, he becomes captivated by the beautiful model, Kristin, who introduces him to the vibrant city. She teaches him to navigate the dangers of wartime Berlin, and they share romantic moments in an underground jazz club, enjoying cognac and dancing. As Friedrich falls in love, the war seems distant, and their life at the Grand Hotel feels luxurious, with black market access to Champagne and fresh fruit. However, the atmosphere in the city grows increasingly oppressive as the Nazi Party tightens its grip on daily life, instilling fear among Berliners. Kristin's true loyalties remain ambiguous, and Friedrich's world shatters when she returns one day, battered and in tears, revealing her real name is Stella and that she is Jewish, passing as Aryan. As he comforts her, Friedrich realizes Stella's situation is precarious, with the Gestapo looming over her. Confronted with Stella's harrowing choices, he grapples with the harsh realities of their time. This poignant narrative intertwines a tortured love story with the brutal history of wartime Berlin, exploring themes of naiveté, young love, betrayal, and the weight of history.
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Stella, Takis Würger
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Stella
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Takis Würger
- Publisher
- Ingram Publisher Services
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN10
- 0802149189
- ISBN13
- 9780802149183
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Historical Fiction, Love, German Literature, Germany, World War II, 20th century, Gifts for women, Literary Fiction, Berlin, Jews, Holocaust, Nazism, Betrayal, Third Reich (Nazi Germany), 1933-1945, Persecution of Jews, Informing
- First published
- 2019
- Original title
- Stella
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- In 1942, Friedrich, a young man from Switzerland, arrives in Berlin with dreams of becoming an artist. At a life drawing class, he becomes captivated by the beautiful model, Kristin, who introduces him to the vibrant city. She teaches him to navigate the dangers of wartime Berlin, and they share romantic moments in an underground jazz club, enjoying cognac and dancing. As Friedrich falls in love, the war seems distant, and their life at the Grand Hotel feels luxurious, with black market access to Champagne and fresh fruit. However, the atmosphere in the city grows increasingly oppressive as the Nazi Party tightens its grip on daily life, instilling fear among Berliners. Kristin's true loyalties remain ambiguous, and Friedrich's world shatters when she returns one day, battered and in tears, revealing her real name is Stella and that she is Jewish, passing as Aryan. As he comforts her, Friedrich realizes Stella's situation is precarious, with the Gestapo looming over her. Confronted with Stella's harrowing choices, he grapples with the harsh realities of their time. This poignant narrative intertwines a tortured love story with the brutal history of wartime Berlin, exploring themes of naiveté, young love, betrayal, and the weight of history.