Two women and a smuggler on the most dangerous journey of their lives. When Jewish woman Astrid receives a summons from the Gestapo, she knows one thing: if she follows the order, she will die. Her only chance of survival is to flee, yet the path to freedom leads across the snow-covered Alps. In the remote Montafon valley, she meets Bärbel, a courageous woman also on the run. Together, they embark on the perilous escape. Their last hope is Felix, a taciturn smuggler who knows every hidden trail in the mountains. He’s done this route many times before, but this time, everything is different. A sudden shift in the weather turns the mountains into a deadly trap. The Gestapo is closing in. Avalanches threaten. As fear and suspicion grow, trust becomes as fragile as the snow beneath their feet. A race begins against time, the forces of nature, and their own fear. Will they reach freedom after all? Or is the price too high to pay? "A harrowing escape story set during WWII with Marion Kummerow's typical marvelous flair!" Caroline P on Netgalley "This book shines a spotlight on those who chose to risk their lives by crossing the Alps and those who helped them. For all involved, freedom was worth the price, no matter the cost. We honor them by reading books like Perilous Journey to Freedom, and I highly recommend it." Lisa G. 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/