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Code Name Edelweiss
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Kim Potter
, March 13, 2023
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Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem is a stand-alone novel set in Hollywood during the summer of 1933. Liesl Weiss is a secretary at MGM. After losing her job, she goes to work for Leon Lewis, a Jewish lawyer. But working for him could get Liesl and her whole family killed. This story covers a time period in history that’s not widely covered; when the Nazis planned to take over Hollywood. The story was a little slow paced. There were spots of suspense. Liesl seemed to be a very unlikely heroine, but she got the job done. Her motto was, “If not us, who? If not now, when?” For a Christian fiction story there were a lot of secular things going on. Overall, it was a pretty good story. DISCLAIMER: There was a lot of drinking, smoking, inappropriate dressing, and using feminine wiles to get information from men. I received this book from LibraryThing for my honest review.
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Grams
, March 08, 2023
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I am a big fan of World War II era historical Christian fiction, and Code Name Edelweiss is one of the best books that I have read in this category. The plot is very original being based on the work of attorney Leon Lewis and his undercover agents in Los Angeles, focusing on the beginnings of Lewis' work to get authorities to recognize the threat posed by Adolf Hitler. The release date, while possibly unintentional, coincided with this year's celebration of Purim from the book of Esther in the Bible. Liesl Weiss must decide between her personal safety and that of her family and becoming one of Leon Lewis' operatives, working undercover for the Friends of New Germany. Ultimately it comes down to deciding if not her, then who; if not now, then when. In other words, might she have been born for such a time as this? A question Queen Esther had to face, and one we might also need to respond to. Code Name Edelweiss also examines the reasons people might join a group whose beliefs and methods might in truth be contrary to their own. Otto Wilhelm's work with the boys of the Silver Shirts, including Liesl's brother, shines a spotlight on this theme which may also bear examining in our current culture. As such, I recommend this book to both male and female readers. I am very grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Code Name Edelweiss from Tyndale House Publishers via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
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Polly
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A fascinating story based on real events, this is a thought provoking look into what was going on in Los Angels in 1933. It was a peek into the motives and manipulations of the infiltration of National Socialism that played on the sympathies and proud heritage of German Americans. Ms. Landsem proficiently crafts Leisl and Wilhelm who seek what is right and end up being spies working to take down factions that are set on ridding the country of Jews. They are complex characters who have to play a dangerous game. They question their actions at times but are reminded that: *Silence is oppressive in itself* and * If not me, who? If not now, when?* Not only are there tense moments and perilous situations, there are family concerns and soul searching about being a true friend. Throughout the story is a blossoming romance and learning the true character of those close to them and that actions have consequences sometimes to those they hold dear. There is an underlying faith thread and the characters grapple with spiritual questions and grow into a more solid faith. *I won this book from Library Thing. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*
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