She fought for gold. Now, she fights for her life. Olympic champion Judith Rosner once had the world at her feet. But after Austria’s annexation by Nazi Germany, her victories no longer matter—only the fact that she is Jewish. Friends turn away, the Gestapo is closing in, and survival becomes her only goal. Hiding with a fearless woman who risks everything to protect the persecuted, Judith meets Koloss, a German deserter with nowhere left to run. But when the SS arrests their protector, the two must make a desperate escape. Their only hope? Switzerland—just across the treacherous waters of Lake Constance. But with patrol boats on the prowl and strict regulations on rowboats, the journey is nearly impossible. Will they find freedom—or will the lake claim them forever? A gripping WWII escape thriller for fans of Catherine Hokin, Kate Quinn, and Kristin Hannah. "Gut wrenching yet inspirational story of 3 Jewish children left on their own in Berlin when their parents are taken off to the camps." Debbi B, Reviewer on Netgalley "This book had me hooked! I raced through it, and it felt much shorter than 248 pages. Despite this being my most read genre, I hadn't heard of "Operation Swedish Furniture", so as well as being an addictive, nail biting story, it was also educational." Charlotte L, Reviewer on Netgalley "This is unputdownable historical fiction. The author has knocked another one out of the park! This novel focuses on the efforts of Resistance workers to get three orphaned siblings safely away from the Nazi regime." Stephanie F, Reviewer on Netgalley 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.Born and raised in Germany, Marion has lived in various countries before returning to Munich with her family. After writing several non-fiction books, she felt drawn to the past and the subject of resistance to the Nazi regime. It took her years of courage and hard work to turn the true story of her grandparents Ingeborg and Hansheinrich Kummerow into a trilogy: "Love and Resistance in the Second World War". UNRELENTING is the first book in this series.Bringing history to life through her books is Marion's passion. She visits museums, travels to memorials and the locations in her books, reads original source material, and consults experts to meticulously research the historical facts and details in her novels.Her stories are authentic and immersive, transporting readers to another time and place. She writes with the conviction that we must never forget the past, so it won't repeat itself.When she's not writing or researching, Marion likes to travel, do yoga, and spend time with her family. She also enjoys reading books by other historical fiction authors.If you want to get a taste of her writing, you can download a free short story about a downed British airman here: https: //kummerow.info/Or visit her website for a complete list of her published books and interesting background information: https: //kummerow.info/recommended-reading-order/