Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. A book that will keep me thinking about the tragedies that took place and how they were dealt with. She fell for the enemy. The Traitor by V.S. I am first and foremost a seeker of information on both sides of the aisle. Throughout her ordeal, Natalya maintains the resiliency and courage of someone desperate to see sanity and hope restored to her world. And we may not yet have seen the last of his crimes. Signed up for the 2021 Goodreads Reading Challenge and looking for tips on how to discover and read more books? Agree or disagree, you cannot ignore the case he marshals with such consummate skill." This information about The Traitor shown above was first featured in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. However, their heroic effort ended just eight months later with their arrest in February 1943. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I really enjoyed the premise of the book and enjoyed reading about the White Rose, a subject that isn't often written about in WW2 books; OVerall, I thought that this book was a decent read but didn't blow my mind or feel particularly surprising or impactful. Good story sort of based on true events involving the scholls siblings which I wish more was aboutthem in the novel. THE SPY AND THE TRAITOR The Traitor is set during a dark period of Germany's history. But as David Rothkopf’s eloquent and powerful book asserts, we’ve never had an individual who has betrayed the country as consistently, as resolutely, as completely as Donald Trump. His readable and compelling narrative brings their stories to life. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration. Supporters of Donald Trump’s blood will probably boil if they even proceed beyond the first sentence. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. V.S. Although it is considered fiction, you can almost read in between the lines to visualize the truth in it. I would highly recommend. His account of proceedings is bizarre and hard to understand, largely because it is largely concerned not with the murder itself but with the actions of his defense attorney, Lewis Delafield, the "Traitor" of the book's title. There was a problem loading your book clubs. She was born in Russia but her parents moved to Munich when she was very young to have a better life. Please try your request again later. Read 2,742 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. I really like reading Historical Fiction as I find it fascinating. The first edition of the novel was published in July 8th 2014, and was written by Veronica Roth. Both covers could easily be taken from scenes within the book. Although it is considered fiction, you can almost read in between the lines to visualize the truth in it. Through superb research and extraordinary storytelling, the author brings us along on Natalya's journey as through we're beside her every step of the way. The case went to trial the following year. Rothkopf still has all the anger a good chronicler of the Trump Administration requires....An important roadmap through the massive evidence of collaboration between the Trump campaign and the Russian secret services...A brisk history of the many other Americans rightly or wrongly accused of treason, from Benedict Arnold and Aaron Burr to Robert E. Lee and Alger Hiss." The group, and the leading figures, among them Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, Cristoph Probst, were real, and rightly celebrated for their courage and defiance, printing and strewing anti-Nazi leaflets in the University of Munich and elsewhere. The Traitor (Book 2) The Laird (Book 3) Read more. Though I have to say it was the book cover that initially caught my eye. The group mailed leaflets to random people picked from the phone book, appealing to the “blindness of German people” and spreading “words of resistance, struggle, and hope.” They were mailed from different cities to different cities to “allay suspicion from the home city of Munich and to make the group seem much larger than it was.”. The Traitor Book 2 in The Mitchells & O’Haras Series. Booktopia has The Traitor, Wolf Girl 4 by Anh Do. A surprisingly compelling book that took over my reading as I opened it "just in case" and couldn't put it down until the end; while it is inspired by the White Rose student resistance movement of Munich 1942-3, it is a first-person narration by a fictional associate of the movement, Natalia Petrovich, a young German-Russian nurse and student who meets some of the main members of what will become the White Rose when volunteering as a nurse in the German army on the Eastern Front in 1942 and witn. However, their heroic effort ended just eight months later with their arrest in February 1943. About The Spy and the Traitor. guillotine used for Hans and Sophie Scholl, Hans and Sophie Scholl remain symbols of resistance. by Kensington. When I consider the authors premises I am amazed at his presentation of the parallels among the presidents who have been impeached. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. -- Laurence H. Tribe, Carl M. Loeb University Professor, Harvard Law School of Harvard University and author of To End A Presidency: The Power of Impeachment"In this scathing history, Deep State Radio host Rothkopf contends that Donald Trump belongs 'among the many Americans in our history who have for money or ambition, misjudgement or spite, turned their backs on our flag and people.' She was born in Russia but her parents moved to Munich when she was very young to have a better life. Please try again. V.S. When. Grace Burrowes. Highly recommend for everyone who seeks to understand Trumpism. Free download or read online The Traitor pdf (ePUB) (Divergent 0.4 Series) book. Traitor traces the stories of many of those who have put self-interest above the public interest, from Benedict Arnold to Richard Nixon. Fans of Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club picks eager for their next moving historical novel—look no further! Alarming that the lives of all those people was dominated to such an extent. It will be released May 11, 2021. My luck with this publisher is not so good. The most recent of these is the novel The Traitor by V. S. Alexander. But she has made her choice: to actively bring about change rather than hide from the truth. Though I have to say it was the book cover that initially caught my eye. I’ve read a number of the author’s books and have enjoyed them all, but The Spy and the Traitor, to me, is his best effort to date. This is a beautiful, well researched novel by #V. S. Alexander, about an area of resistance that I never was aware of. Autobiography, philosophical inquiry, confession—The Traitor is an unclassifiable and unforgettable book from one of France’s most inspiring social critics.Written when André Gorz was 32 and rising to prominence in the Parisian existentialist milieu, The Traitor starts from an acute personal crisis, “a state of absolute subjective misery,” rooted in social and political alienation. Millicent Danforth desperately needs her position as companion to the Traitor Baron’s aunt, but grieves to learn that Sebastian must continually fight a war long over. Traitor review: American perfidy, from Benedict Arnold to Donald J Trump David Rothkopf has all a good Trump reporter requires. It shows, through the characters of Natalya and her friends, that not all Germans were Nazis and that some, like her, had the courage to resist despite the risk to them and their families. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. I felt like the presentation of Natalya's choices and struggles felt realistic. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital – start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. After his examination of traitors including Benedict Arnold, Aaron Burr, and leaders of the Confederacy, David Rothkopf concludes that Donald Trump and his many abettors have committed the highest-level, greatest, most damaging betrayal in the history of the country. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Under Secretary of State, former Editor, Time Magazine, MSNBC Contributor. This intriguing new novel by V.S. Traitor by David Rothkopf will alienate roughly thirty percent of the American public from the first sentence as he declares Donald Trump a traitor and ups the ante further by calling him the greatest traitor in US History. Buy a discounted Paperback of The Traitor online from Australia's leading online bookstore. As Sebastian and Milly explore their growing passion, they uncover a plot that will cost Sebastian his life and his honor, unless he does battle once more—this time in the name of love. Natalya Petrovich is a German citizen of Russian origins struggling to keep herself and her parents safe in Nazi Germany. “The Path of the Ranger” series by Pedro Urvi begins with Book 1, “The Traitor’s Son.” Lasgol is 15 years old, and serves an old grouchy giant of a man, a retired soldier, in a remote cold village in a country that reminds one of Skandinavia. The Spy and the Traitor : Ben Macintyre : 9780241972137 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Start by marking “The Traitor” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The story of the White Rose has occasioned a number of books, three films, a play, a chamber opera, and many other portrayals in the media. A book that will keep me thi. Rather than writing a fictionalized narrative of one of the White Rose members, V.S. But Rothkopf puts Trump where he belongs: in a class by himself. Theirs is the best-known of many anti-Nazi resistance groups that sprung up in Germany during the war. His book's final third is superbly done (Dominic Sandbrook, Book of the Week Sunday Times) The fact that parts of The Spy and the Traitor read like a pacey thriller is a bonus, but it is based on serious research, including interviews with Gordievsky and anonymous … As war rages across Europe, a series of anonymous leaflets, criticizing the brutal Nazi regime, appear on the streets of Germany. Walters delivers a fast-paced, exciting story filled with action, intricate plot twists, deception and betrayal. As I have read other books written by this author, I admit to keeping an eye for books by them. Appears in 2 books from 1907-1997 Page 297 - The jury corruptly chosen for this case marked the lowest tide mud to which the administration of justice ever sank in our history. Theirs is the best-known of many anti-Nazi resistance groups that sprung up in Germany during the war. Sixteen days out from the election, his book is a bracing read I rarely write what a story is about as i prefer one to read the book for themselves, but i do highly recommend. The ones brave enough to fight for what they believed in was amazing- the risks they took were unbelievable. THE TRAITOR tells the true story of Tommaso Buscetta, the man who brought down the Cosa Nostra. I won this book- thank you Good Reads and Kensington Books!! Collapse. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Alexander invents one—Natalya, a Russian who immigrated to Germany as a child with her parents, in order to escape the Stalin regime in the Soviet Union. February 25th 2020 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The celebrated author of Double Cross and Rogue Heroes returns with his greatest spy story yet, a thrilling Americans-era tale of Oleg Gordievsky, the Russian whose secret work helped hasten the end of the Cold War. Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. --The Guardian"This is a great book for someone who is interested in learning how Trump relates to others in the country’s history and, though he is perhaps one of the worst, he certainly won’t be the last." This novel tells their story -- first-person -- through a fictional character, a peripheral figure in the White Rose, Natalya Petrovich, a Russian-German, A re-telling, as a historical-fiction novel, of the White Rose resistance group in wartime Nazi Germany. The book captures the mood and terrors of the time. Traitor traces the stories of many of those who have put self-interest above the public interest, ... ROTHKOPF is an author and commentator who has written extensively on politics, power and national security. Fans of Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club picks eager for their next moving historical novel—look no further! I hope to read more books by this author. The Big Takeaways: Oleg almost joined the KGC but never had an interest in communism. "A bracing read. Unable to add item to List. White Rose was a peaceful resistance group in the Third Reich led by a group of students including siblings Hans and Sophie Scholl at the University of Munich. She sees the cruelty of the war when she volunteers to work as a nurse at the Russian front. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. His real crimes against the oeople. It shows, through the characters of Natalya and her friends, that not all Germans were Nazis and that some, like her, had the courage to resist despite the risk to them and their families. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Spy and the Traitor book. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 48 pages and is available in ebook format. Rothkopf makes the case that the collective harm inflicted by Trump outdoes them all. Readers of The Alice Project and The Lost Girls of Paris will be enthralled by V.S. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Based on real resisters and a group called White Rose, that operated under great risk, to bring truth to the German citizens. Alexander gives the reader a look at the horrors of World War II from another perspective - those of Natalya Petrovich. More by Grace Burrowes See more. Natalya had served as a volunteer nurse on the Eastern Front and witnessed a massacre, and becomes a willing participant in the White Rose on her return. In the early 1980's, an all out war rages between Sicilian mafia bosses over the heroin trade. I do not purport to know any more than anyone else nor do I expect anyone to share my views. A re-telling, as a historical-fiction novel, of the White Rose resistance group in wartime Nazi Germany. It broke my heart to read about how war changed and destroyed people. This was a great book and enjoyed it from start to finish. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Natalya risks her life and the lives of her parents hoping that her words and actions will encourage other people to resist what is happening in Germany. The celebrated author of Double Cross and Rogue Heroes returns with his greatest spy story yet, a thrilling Americans-era tale of Oleg Gordievsky, the Russian whose secret work helped hasten the end of the Cold War. Both covers could easily be taken from scenes within the book. https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_New_Jedi_Order:_Traitor --David Frum, author Trumpocalypse, Restoring American Democracy"Throughout our more than two-century history, America has experienced its share of traitors. To say it was a page-turner is an understatement!' I have seen two different covers for this title and do like both. Alexander does an excellent job of bringing the lesser known stories of WWII to readers. The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre, 9780241972137, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. --Tom Nichols, author of The Death of Expertise. After noticing the cover, I read the blurb and knew it was a book I had to read. But she has made her choice: to actively bring about change rather than hide from the truth. • Paul Davis covers crime, espionage and terrorism. When she returns to Munich, she vows to try to make a difference. --Richard Stengel, former U.S. To see what your friends thought of this book. This novel tells their story -- first-person -- through a fictional character, a peripheral figure in the White Rose, Natalya Petrovich, a Russian-German student. 'Awesome, awesome, awesome!! I find the World War Two era fascinating and humbling and think it is a period in history that should never, ever be forg. Readers of The Alice Project and The Lost Girls of Paris will be enthralled by V.S. Very well written, a different aspect to some of the Nazi stories. They and one of their collaborators were executed by guillotine four days following a show trial. I absolutely enjoyed reading 'The Traitor' which was based on a true story. This intriguing new novel by V.S. Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020, ***I received an electronic galley from netgalley.com and the publisher for reviewing purposes***, Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020. If you ever have any doubt that Trump has betrayed the country on a scale that beggars comparison, Traitor will remove it. " Very interesting and exciting read. But most Germans were subjugated by the Nazis and most Germans suffered. I absolutely LOVED “The Taster,” and was thrilled to get the chance to read an ARC of “The Traitor.”, As I have read other books written by this author, I admit to keeping an eye for books by them. Vote for your favourite Australian book of 2020! It broke my heart to read about how war changed and destroyed people. I really like reading Historical Fiction as I find it fascinating. Welcome back. Alexander gives the reader a look at the horrors of World War II from another perspective - those of Natalya Petrovich. I had never heard of the White Rose group, so learned something new. Please try again. The Traitor's Blade is the upcoming fifth book of the Blackthorn Key book series. Is it Natalya and her companions, as the German State would hav The Traitor is set during a dark period of Germany's history. The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben Macintyre untangles the case of Soviet Union/KGB agent turned British/MI6 spy, Oleg Gordievsky. Lovereading. But what distinguishes him from every other bad leader the U.S. has had is that he has repeatedly, egregiously, betrayed his country. Recent books include. Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020, Author explains traitorous behavior that’s easy to understand through history and why Trump is the worst, Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020. But the story we know so far is so outrageous and disturbing that it raises a question that has never before been presented in American history: is the president of the United States the greatest threat this country faces in the world?We also need to understand how the country has historically viewed such crimes and how it has treated them in the past to place what has happened in perspective. The Traitor is inspired by the Germany's White Rose, a group of people, mostly in their early twenties, who resisted the Nazis from within Germany. They and one of their collaborators were executed by guillotine four days following a show trial. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. This was a great book and enjoyed it from start to finish. In June 1942 a group of students at the University of Munich led by brother and sister Hans and Sophie Scholl formed the nonviolent White Rose resistance to Nazi terror. Throughout her ordeal, Natalya mainta. A group of students that attended the University of Munich resisted against the Nazi Regime. Now she must pay the price. Regardless of how Senate Republicans have let him off the hook, the facts available to the public show that Trump has met every necessary standard to define his behavior as traitorous. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I won this book- thank you Good Reads and Kensington Books!! Essetial to add to your anti-Trump library. 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