Overview
Set between 1925 and 1945, Betrayal in Berlin follows John Samson, a working-class physicist whose ideals are tested by espionage, love, and global upheaval. Haunted by guilt, he seeks redemption amidst the ruins of post-war Berlin.
- Set in Germany and Britain from 1925 to 1945, Betrayal in Berlin surveys the tumultuous events of that period through the life of John Samson, a Physics postgraduate who wins a place at a prestigious Berlin University.
- This compelling story examines how far-right fanaticism and political duplicity impact ordinary lives. It questions why decent people sometimes act ruthlessly or against their own best interests, offering a poignant reflection on morality, love, and the search for atonement amidst chaos.
- After two psychological thrillers, Betrayal in Berlin represents a shift into historical fiction from Michael Shew. The allegorical story begins in 1925 in the Weimar Republic and follows the main protagonist through 1930s England and the Second World War
- | Author: Michael Shew
- | Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd
- | Publication Date: Jun 28, 2025
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9781835742358
- | ISBN-10: 1835742351
