The responsibility weighs heavily on the shoulders of twelve-year-old Holger. Ever since their Jewish parents were deported, it has been up to him to hide his younger siblings from the Gestapo.
Countess Sophie finally wants to do more than just talk and joins a resistance network. Her first mission: to take three children to a safe place.
But nowhere in Berlin is safe from danger.
When a bomb hits the hiding place, the members of the network hatch a daring plan to help them escape from the Reich.
The courage of the siblings and their helpers is put to the test as they risk everything to escape the horrors of war.
Will the plan succeed, or will they be discovered before they manage to cross the border into freedom?
Based on the true historical events of the Mission Swedish Furniture.
Marion Kummerow writes historical fiction that explores the dark side of human history. A USA Today Bestselling author, she has received rave reviews from readers and critics for her novels about the German resistance during World War II. Her books feature characters who face moral dilemmas, make difficult decisions, and fight for what is right. She also infuses her stories with humor and undying love, because she believes that love is what makes the world go round.