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hollyg35's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kbranfield's review
4.0
Defending Britta Stein by Ronald H. Balson is an engrossing novel with a dual storyline.
In 2018, Danish immigrant Ole Henryks owns a popular restaurant in Chicago. He is well liked and he is honored to be a recipient of an award from the local Danish community. Ole is well-known for his feats of heroism in Denmark during World War II which is why everyone is shocked when spray painted words on the outside of his business cast aspersions on his wartime actions.
Britta Stein is also an immigrant from Denmark and she does not deny she defaced Ole’s restaurant. But why would she spray paint what appear to be carefully selected words on Ole’s business? Britta is not at all concerned when Ole hires an attorney to sue her for defamation. Catherine Lockhart agrees to represent Britta and becomes very captivated by her client's storytelling. Cat’s strategy to win the case rests on her husband Liam Taggart’s ability to find records and other information that prove Britta’s innocence. With just a short time to prepare the case, Cat and Liam are soon in a race against time to find evidence to back up Britta’s wartime recollections.
Britta weaves an enthralling story about the Nazi occupation of Denmark during World War II. Not much changes in Denmark initally due to an agreement between the two countries. But the Danish resistance fighters immediately begin efforts to sabotage the German’s war efforts. Britta’s family is Jewish but they are left in peace until Germany changes the terms of the agreement. The Danish people’s reaction is truly remarkable as they work hard to protect their fellow countrymen from Nazi atrocities. Britta’s memories paint a damning picture but will Liam find the proof they need to reveal the truth about Ole’s actions?
Defending Britta Stein is an inspirational novel with a meticulously researched storyline. Britta never wavers as she tells her lawyer granddaughter Emma Fisher and Catherine about her life during the Nazi occupation of Denmark. She details the harrowing days leading up their escape from the Denmark. Liam utilizes every resource available to him as he hunts for evidence to prove Britta’s accusations about Ole are true. Catherine absolutely shines in the courtroom as she vigorously fights on behalf of her client. With this newest release, Ronald H. Balson once again brings a little known aspect of World War II vividly to life.
In 2018, Danish immigrant Ole Henryks owns a popular restaurant in Chicago. He is well liked and he is honored to be a recipient of an award from the local Danish community. Ole is well-known for his feats of heroism in Denmark during World War II which is why everyone is shocked when spray painted words on the outside of his business cast aspersions on his wartime actions.
Britta Stein is also an immigrant from Denmark and she does not deny she defaced Ole’s restaurant. But why would she spray paint what appear to be carefully selected words on Ole’s business? Britta is not at all concerned when Ole hires an attorney to sue her for defamation. Catherine Lockhart agrees to represent Britta and becomes very captivated by her client's storytelling. Cat’s strategy to win the case rests on her husband Liam Taggart’s ability to find records and other information that prove Britta’s innocence. With just a short time to prepare the case, Cat and Liam are soon in a race against time to find evidence to back up Britta’s wartime recollections.
Britta weaves an enthralling story about the Nazi occupation of Denmark during World War II. Not much changes in Denmark initally due to an agreement between the two countries. But the Danish resistance fighters immediately begin efforts to sabotage the German’s war efforts. Britta’s family is Jewish but they are left in peace until Germany changes the terms of the agreement. The Danish people’s reaction is truly remarkable as they work hard to protect their fellow countrymen from Nazi atrocities. Britta’s memories paint a damning picture but will Liam find the proof they need to reveal the truth about Ole’s actions?
Defending Britta Stein is an inspirational novel with a meticulously researched storyline. Britta never wavers as she tells her lawyer granddaughter Emma Fisher and Catherine about her life during the Nazi occupation of Denmark. She details the harrowing days leading up their escape from the Denmark. Liam utilizes every resource available to him as he hunts for evidence to prove Britta’s accusations about Ole are true. Catherine absolutely shines in the courtroom as she vigorously fights on behalf of her client. With this newest release, Ronald H. Balson once again brings a little known aspect of World War II vividly to life.
bayleebaxter's review against another edition
4.0
Please please don’t let this be the end of the Catherine and Liam series I love them too much
alsudik's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
imme2461's review
5.0
Many sides, many stories
A must read book that displays more descriptions of the heroes of World War II and their many contributions to humanity. Although Brittany Stein is a well developed character in this book, the historical information is phenomenal and deserves to be read and heard, just like Britta’s story had to be told. During these troubled times, this book has touched the core of my being and reinforced my belief in the goodness of mankind.
A must read book that displays more descriptions of the heroes of World War II and their many contributions to humanity. Although Brittany Stein is a well developed character in this book, the historical information is phenomenal and deserves to be read and heard, just like Britta’s story had to be told. During these troubled times, this book has touched the core of my being and reinforced my belief in the goodness of mankind.
cynthia828's review against another edition
3.0
I have enjoyed this series, but I have to admit that the challenge for me is that this is now the 7th I’ve read, and the last three all seem the same to me, just different names. They’re well written and great as stand alone stories. So it’s probably a 3.5-4 star book if I hadn’t read the others. But since I have, this one really didn’t rock my world. Also, the book had problems, like the way a 90 year old woman remembered so much detail and a lawyer allowing someone to tell their story for 3 weeks just for affirmative defenses. Unrealistic in many ways.
milola's review against another edition
2.0
The telling of the story came across as very dialed-in. Defending Britta Stein is basically the same book as Karolina’s Twins, but with different characters. That is the reason for two stars. This book is overly formulaic. However, I would up the star rating for the lesson I learned about Denmark and the role the people and government of Denmark played during WWII.
kerrynicole72's review against another edition
5.0
Another gem from Mr. Balson. Couldn’t do anything until I finished!
laughatlantis's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0