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Ensnared in the Wolf's Lair: Inside the 1944 Plot to Kill Hitler and the Ghost Children of His Revenge Audiobook
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During the summer of 1944, a secretive network of German officers and civilians conspired to assassinate Adolf Hitler. But their plot to attack the dictator at his Wolf’s Lair compound failed, and an enraged Hitler demanded revenge. The result was a systematic rampage of punishment that ensnared not only those who had tried to topple the regime but their far-flung family members too. Within weeks, Gestapo agents had taken as many as 200 relatives from their homes, separating adults and children. Using personal interviews with survivors, award-winning author Ann Bausum presents the spine-chilling little-known story of the failed Operation Valkyrie plot, the revenge it triggered, and the families caught in the fray.
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“Christa von Hofacker’s diary, like Anne Frank’s, provides a child’s window into WWII…Few records about Sippenhaft survived so this extensively researched book offers an eye-opening look at an unforgettable historical event…Highly recommended.”
— Booklist (starred review)
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“Through…four detainees who offered her their first-person accounts, Bausum recounts the heartbreaking months of isolation and anxiety suffered by the young prisoners, who became known as ‘the ghost children.’”
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“A compelling account…A time line, a list of the Sippenhaft families, a resource guide, a note from the author, and research notes are included.”
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“A nearly forgotten chapter of World War II.”
— Publishers Weekly
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About Ann Bausum
Ann Bausum writes books about US history for youth and adults, most dealing with social justice issues. Her books have won the Carter G. Woodson Book Award, the Golden Kite Award, a Sibert Honor designation, and the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award.
About Rachel Botchan
Rachel Botchan holds a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and is a member of the Pearl Theater Company in New York. She and her husband live in New York City.