Third and final book in the series. The story starts just before WWI and we meet brothers Erich & Oskar, see them grow up. In this book, you will learn more about Oskar Lerch, the brutal Nazi who likes to torture and with the Germans losing the war, what is eventually going to happen, to the lives of Kara, Anka, Abram and Oskar. The first few chapters is about Oskar and how he ended up becoming the brutal Nazi, outlining about his family and about his twin brother. I am not going to give much spoiler but let's just say there's a bit of a twist between Oskar, and his twin brother. Then comes Abram who is determined to live after he realized that Kara is alive with their son Karl and Kara who is pregnant with Oskar's child. There's also Anka's failed marriage with Ludwig and that Ludwig is supposedly having an affair. But that's where the story starts. The story flows well and provides the insight needed to finalize the series.

Thanks to Roberta Kagan, The Book Whisperer, and NetGalley

Web of Secrets by Roberta Kagan was a beautifully written book and I really enjoyed it. This book is about to young sisters tory of two sisters, Kara and Anka. and It takes place in Germany and Poland prior to WWII at the beginning of Hitler's rise to power. The Nazi's have started to impose restrictions on the Jewish people and then it escalates to terror. Kara and Anka are very close and have to be because of abusive father.
Kara who is the oldest sister tries to protect Anka who is her younger sister. However, as they grow older they drift apart. So many things happen and Anka marries a Nazi and Kara falls in love with a Jewish man. But, Kara is hiding a big secret from her sister and her husband and its becomes harder and harder to hide as the war progresses.

This book is So good and you can feel for both sisters within this book.

Big Thanks to Roberta Kagan, Netgalley Connect, and Netgalley U.K. for allowing me to read an early copy of the book for an honest review.

I have loved this series and this book was a great addition. It is a beguiling story filled with emotion.
Many thanks to The Book Whisperer and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

The story starts just before WWI and we meet brothers Erich & Oskar, see them grow up.

When Oskar dies in the trenches during WWI, Erich is devastated. He decides to take his brothers name, to live as Oskar and through his war hero status climb the Nazi ranks.

Oskar ends up marrying Kara and she has a (dangerous) secret. But she’s not the only one harboring secrets… Secrets that eventually come to light and have serious consequences.

I really enjoyed this story, it’s definitely an easy read and might pull a bit on your heartstrings… I do suggest you check for TW before reading it.

I am very thankful to Roberta Kagan, Netgalley and the Book Whisperer for the opportunity to read and review Web of Secrets. Ms. Kagan is a masterful storyteller, and in Web of Secrets, she keeps the reader turning the page and not wanting to put it down until the very last word. Many dark secrets start to come out as Kara searches for and is finally reunited with her son. Oskar's benevolence toward her is shadowed by hints of who he really is, which becomes more and more evident as the story progresses. Also featured is the ever present tense yet loving relationship between Kara and her sister Anka, as Kara tries to help Anka with her marital difficulties. I will be reading this again, and recommending to family and friends.

Roberta has done it again. The only thing that I thought needed more explanation is Erich pretending to be Oscar. I truly enjoy Roberta's books.

Web of Secrets
by Roberta Kagan

Synopsis:
"As Hitler’s murderous reign inches steadily towards a disastrous end, the intricate web of secrets woven by each character begins to unravel.

Oskar, handsome but terrifying, is on the verge of madness. What torments him so?

What dark secrets are buried deep within Kara’s loving heart?

Anka’s affection for her husband Ludwig is all but gone. Will he turn to the ever-open arms of a secret life?

And...what about Abram? Will he find a way to keep his vow to God? Will he ever be with his family again?"

Review:
Sooo Many Secrets! This is the third and final installment of Kagan's historical series: Jews, The Third Reich, and a Web of Secrets. I read the first two books and was greatly anticipating this book. Well-written conclusion! Heart-breaking story with well-developed, unforgettable characters. Highly recommend.

I was gifted this advance copy by NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Jews, The Third Reich and A Web of Secrets book #3

“A Web of Secrets” brings to a close a heart wrenching and moving historical WW2 fiction trilogy. The stories in each installment revolve around two sisters: Kara and Anka and in each episode we discover more details how the war affected their lives. It is always preferable to read books in sequence and I strongly suggest you do this.

In the 3rd story we go back in time when Oskar was a young boy growing up in Germany being indoctrinated into a system he was forced to be part of. Then we move to the war and Oskar takes center stage while Kara, his loving wife, is still ignorant that her beloved Oskar is the sadistic commandant in Auschwitz and to everyone who he takes a dislike to. More killing and more surprises awaits us in this terrible family saga.

Will she see the true him? What about Abram the father of her son will he survive the horror of the camp? How about Anka where will her life lead? All this is answered through the vivid lines Ms. Kagan expertly penned for our enjoyment in the final book. It is a page-tuner, no doubts.

Once I opened this book I didn’t want to put it down although at midway I asked myself seems I read this before why rehashing the past stories, then it came clear that the repetitions were warranted in order for those who haven’t read the previous books get up to speed, although I find this to be a bit of an irritant. That aside, the story is action packed, emotional and filled with naïve love. I like the characters even the evil Oskar , all were well- drawn so much so that I wanted many times to slap Kara for her to acknowledge how manipulative her killer of a husband was. But eventually Oskar secrets caught up to him and his careful crafted life crumbled around him.....and awe what an ending....

I hate to see this series end but it was a good journey reading it. Thank you, Ms. Kagan for providing hours of enjoyment to your reader.

Web of Secrets was intriguing book full of secrets and deceptions. Certainly a heartbreaking and emotional story about two sisters trying to overcome tragedy and adversity. Will they find happiness?
A historical fiction full of love and redemption.
I do have to say, I had a bit of a hard time getting into the flow of the authors writing style.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion. All opinions expressed are my own.

The story revolves around two sisters Kara and Anka. Kara was the stronger one who took care of her sister when she was young. They lived in Poland. Kara met and married a Jewish guy who was arrested by the Nazis. Kara believing he was dead, but finding herself pregnant married again to protect her child. She moved with her SS husband near Auschwitz, he worked at the camp.
The story is heart wrenching, and the ending is a little far fetched, but it does reward the reader in completing the trilogy with a satisfying ending. I did not find the writing particularly smooth, a quick read. I give it 3.5 stars

Web of Secrets in the third book in a series but can be read as a standalone. It was great to see what happens to these characters and learn more about their backstories. Especially Oskar's story. We finally see more about what happened to him and why he acts the way he does. Roberta Kagan writes amazing historical fiction and everyone should enjoy this story and these characters.

Web of Secrets by Roberta Kagan concludes the 3-part series that began with Kara, a poor German gentile, who grew up in a dysfunctional family with an abusive father, submissive mother and younger sister, Anka. In the first installment, Kara meets a young Jewish man (Abram) and falls in love. They secretly marry (even though it is against German law) when she discovers she is pregnant. After the Nazis come to power, her husband and his family are rounded up and sent to concentration camps.

Book two begins when a devastated Kara flees with her son Karl to her sister, who is married to a Nazi officer. Kara tells them she had an affair with a married German officer who abandoned her once the baby was born, implying that the baby is 100% Aryan. When Kara (reluctantly) attends a Nazi party with her sister, her son Karl is kidnapped. In steps Oskar, a high-ranking Nazi SS officer, who persuades Kara into relying on him to find her son. Assuming Abram is dead, Kara marries Oskar after they retrieve Karl.

The third book begins shortly after Oskar moves his new family to live outside the concentration camp where he works, and coincidentally where Abram was sent. Lots of twists and turns ensue as we learned Oskar's backstory, discover secrets and deceptions. Ultimately the end result is predictable but the author created suspense getting there. Overall, it's an easy read and well researched, although the narrative bogs down from repetition.

Thank you to The Book Whisperer and Net Galley for the ARC copy. Three and half stars.

A Web of Secrets by Roberta Kagan

I was so happy to get my hands on Roberta Kagan’s third and final book in her latest saga, The Third Reich and a Web of Secrets.

In this book we learn more about Oskar, where he came from and what he is capable of. I enjoyed reading from Oskar’s point of view, you get to know him on a personal level and when he retells what happened in the past (books 1 and 2) you see how dark and evil his heart is.

I loved this book from beginning to end, the story was fast paced and exciting and I loved the ending.

I would like to thank Net Galley and The Book Whisperer for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

I did not read the first two books in this series but I was able to read this as a stand alone and could totally see the characters and how they have interacted and where the story was going in this book. I loved the storyline and the way the tangled stories of the characters. I was not a huge fan of the writing style, it felt a little clipped .....I prefer a story that flows and I get lost in the pages....that being said I had a hard time putting down as I wanted to know what happens in the end with these characters.
I gave it 3.5 stars for writing style I would have given more if the style was different.
I would recommend this series to a friend or my book club
I received a free copy from NetGalley and The Book Whisperer. All opinions expressed are my own.

Such a strong, heartrending, historical story. I do love this genre and never tire of reading books about the wars and how they affected the people of the times. And this one is such a captivating story and even though I have not read the book prior to this one I was able to follow the story (although I will see if I can find 'Her Son's Secret).

Kara's son is missing, She is going through so many emotions trying to find him, other people are helpful but do they have their own agenda? The Nazi's are mean, awful people and the story revolves around the people, the war and the atrocities of the time.

Well written so that it is easy to read even though the subject matter is hard, it flows well and I had no problem keeping up with what was happening. I was drawn into the story from the start and it kept me reading as I wanted to know what was happening and what the outcome would be.

Now to read the first book, reread this one and wait for the third one.

And we got to the end of the story, this book is the last book in the WWII series Jews, the Third Reich.
With her extensive historical research Roberta Kagan has written a climactic ending to this extraordinary story. We read about the fate of all the characters in the Saga, Oskar, Anka, Abram.

We learn about Oskar's past and the reason he behaves so sadistically towards the jews and everyone whom he takes a dislike to, why does he lies and weaves such a web of secrets. There is a shocking twist in his story.

Will Anka gets to find out the true nature of her husband Oskar? Will she stay with him?

What about Abram? Will he survive the horror of Auschwitz? Does he gets to reunite with his family at the end?

All of the questions that we have throughout the whole story encompassing the three books of the series are answered on this book, with lots of heartbreak and shocking events this book will keep you glued to it from the first page until the last one.

I can't recommend this book enough, truth is I can't recommend enough the whole trilogy, it is that good,

This is the third and final book of the series and truth to be told, I was waiting for this book to come out soon. In this book, you will learn more about Oskar Lerch, the brutal Nazi who likes to torture and with the Germans losing the war, what is eventually going to happen, to the lives of Kara, Anka, Abram and Oskar.

The first few chapters is about Oskar and how he ended up becoming the brutal Nazi, outlining about his family and about his twin brother. I am not going to give much spoiler but let's just say there's a bit of a twist between Oskar, and his twin brother. Then comes Abram who is determined to live after he realized that Kara is alive with their son Karl and Kara who is pregnant with Oskar's child. There's also Anka's failed marriage with Ludwig and that Ludwig is supposedly having an affair. But that's where the story starts.

Just like the two previous books, I managed to finish this book within two days and didn't want to put the book down, wanting to know what is going to happen in the end. I was literally hooked into the book, hoping that Abram and Kara will reunite and survive. The author as usual has done tremendous research about the history, that Nazis not only hated the Jews but Gypsies, Poles, communists and political prisoners are also victims of the brutal regime. It was intense also as I was glued to the book, wondering what's going to happen next. However, the ending was left with satisfaction and something that I expected with Kara and Abram living happily ever after in newly formed Israel. In other words, some parts were emotional, heartbreaking and tear jerking.

Nevertheless I was kind of sad to finish the series but I am looking forward to read more of the books from the author again!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

The Fight

Action packed, heartbreaking, emotional and filled with so much love, understanding and forgiveness. The third book in the series, this book focuses on the two sisters Kara and Anka and their love for each other and for the children Greta and Karl.

Abram, a figure from the past returns and a horrible situation is brought to be. Kara suffers and Oskar shows his true colors as Kara dares to hope of a life she has dreamed of with the person she loves. Oskar will do anything to hold on to Kara.

Anka learns a secret about Oskar from her husband, Ludwig, when they reunite after a brief separation caused by his affair with another woman. When Ludwig and Anka go to tell Kara the secret a fight occurs which changes all their lives.

Will Oskar keep Kara from Abram? Is Abram still alive? Will Karl ever know his real father? This is the conclusion of the series and all questions are answered. The ending was well written and a brilliant conclusion to the story.

The characters throughout the series are so vivid and full of life. You will feel their pain, their sorrow and their love. It will frighten you, sadden you and fill your heart with happiness at times. A wonderful story of two sisters.

I enjoyed this third book and the whole series. I know that you will enjoy it as much as I did. I do recommend this book and this series.

Thanks to Roberta Kagan, The Book Whisperer, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy for my honest review.

Just finished this book. Found it very sad and very uplifting. It tells the Jewish Story in a way that anybody that reads it will feel the pain, sadness and finally happiness of a Jewish family in the 2nd world war. It is written in a way that is very easy to read. Thank you for my copy.

What a banging ending to this series! In this story, we follow Oskar from his earliest childhood years up until the current point of the story, with Kara. His secrets are catching up to him rapidly, and his carefully crafted life is falling apart all around him. There is a dramatic climax that quickly brings resolution to Kara and Karl's journey. It's a bittersweet story that brings a fulfilling conclusion to their family's story.