The Secret Society of Salzburg

De: Renee Ryan

Narrado por: Henrietta Meire

From the author of The Widows of Champagne, and inspired by true events, comes a gripping and heartwrenching story of two very different women united to bring light to the darkest days of World War II.

London, 1933

At first glance, Austrian opera singer Elsa Mayer-Braun has little in common with the young English typist she encounters on tour. Yet she and Hattie Featherstone forge an instant connection—and strike a dangerous alliance. Using their friendship as a cover, they form a secret society with a daring goal: to rescue as many Jews as possible from Nazi persecution.

Though the war’s outbreak threatens Elsa and Hattie’s network, their efforts attract the covert attention of the British government, offering more opportunities to thwart the Germans. But Elsa’s growing fame as Hitler’s favorite opera singer, coupled with her secret Jewish ancestry, make her both a weapon and a target—until her future, too, hangs in the balance.

From the glamorous stages of Covent Garden and Salzburg to the horrors of Bergen-Belsen, two ordinary women swept up by the tide of war discover an extraordinary friendship—and the courage to save countless lives.

The aers and art of espionage

Great story, portraying Elsa”s particular in aiding Jews escaping Germany. It was surprising where the love story came into the picture.

Magnificent story brought further to life by Audio

As a fan of Renee Ryan’s category romances, I’m equally thrilled with her historicals. The Secret Society of Salzburg is a breathless undertaking full of lovely writing and in-depth research. I traveled to Austria, Germany, and England, thanks to this book. Learned so much about opera, art, and the inhumanity unleashed on the world during Hitler’s rise to power.

Finally, brava to Henrietta Meier for her exceptional voice and talented portrayals. She made these characters unique in which they leapt off the page and into audio. Amazing!!

Great story great narrator

I very much enjoyed this story. I was sad when it ended. I will look for more books by Renee Ryan.

Excellent

It was a slow start but finally gripped me ..so I loved listening and great story !

Loved!

This book hooked me from the start. I truly enjoyed every word. A fantastic read!

Beautifully written w colorful descriptions! And a love story in a very unromantic format!

There was a lot of jumping around from year to year which meant I had to pay very strict attention as the characters and years changed.

Wonderful, heartwarming

I loved this story. It makes me proud to be a woman. These women were so strong.

The relationships of the characters

The description of the time and places was excellent. Details make all the difference to the mental pictures created.

The Secret Society of Salzburg

I truly loved. It flowed so this book. The story flowed so easily. The characters came to life. This book my interest. There was so much going on.

Good story

The beginning felt really slow and the end felt rushed. The story was interesting and I went on to read about the Cook sisters and their bravery during WWII.