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The ARC I received did not include any photos or illustrations, so I do not know if any may be included in the published book.
The content was very interesting. I have heard of Unity Mitford and had a passing knowledge of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's pro-Nazi leanings. However, I did not know about either in detail. This book provided the story in a concise, readable format. For those who have read extensively on the subject, there may be nothing new here, but for those who haven't, this is a great place to start. I learned enough about the topic to be able to discuss it intelligently. I found a lot of the information to be juicy and exciting, considering it happened in the 1930s, but it made for a fascinating nonfiction read.
This is well-researched and every item stated as fact is referenced.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks so much to to the publisher and to NetGalley for giving me access to this book. Great nonfiction! Interesting history that I've read on in the past. I have several patrons that regularly read new nonfiction - I am looking forward to recommending this book to them.
Hitler's Girl: The British Aristocracy and the third reich on the eve of WWII explores the personalities that offered support to Hitler, their names lending legitimacy to his campaign, and the reasons and justifications for such. It is an absolutely fascinating read that moves along at the pace of a well-written novel. Even for those who don't usually dry non-fiction!
Given today's political climate leaning toward extremism in either direction, Hitler's Girl is a timely read. While the books lacks any political motives, one can't help but notice that the mind-sets that set Hitler on his path to world domination are the very same rhetoric we are hearing over and over today.