This was a WWII story like I have never read before. I need to know what happens next. This is a series you won't want to miss.

My thanks to NetGalley for the copy in exchange for my honest opinion. This was a story about World War II with a lot of twists. It involves two sisters, Margot and Trudy. Margot is deeply in love with her husband Max and Trudy's husband has died. The sisters are so different Margot has lost a child and mourns for her child. Trudy has no interest in children but is very interested in Max. Through the course of the story Trudy winds up with Max and Margot is in hiding with a doctor, Ben. The story follows the lives of the sisters during the war. It is a story that brings out your emotions.

This was a strong third entry in the Margot's secret series. It had a great historical field to it, And had the same great feel as the first 2 books in the series. The characters felt like they were supposed to and the user World War 2 was perfect. It had that emotional feel and kept you in suspense from start to finish. I never felt like this, but didn't belong in the series or was written poorly. Roberta Kagan has a great writing style and I enjoyed Margot's Secret series as a whole.

I really enjoyed the first 2 books in this series, but Margot's Secret was a little boring. I found the author was very repetitive with every little detail in this book. I am now invested in this series to want to read the next book in hopes it will be better.

It was a fine read. It was a good premise.


Thank you to netgalley for for an opportunity to letting me read this book.

In the latest installment of this series, Roberta Kagan brings Margot, Ben, Trudy, and Max’s stories back to life, and things are more dangerous than ever. Ben and Margot are in hiding, their only source of contact with the outside world being their older landlady and sometimes friend, and Max is living with the consequences of Rudolph’s murder and Trudy’s demands on his time, money, and attention. Trudy, meanwhile, realizes that life with Max is not the wedded bliss she’d hoped for and that not all men she comes across will be kind and respectful. As the four protagonists continue to deal with the struggles of living under Nazi rule, readers experience the traumas, highs, and lows of Ben, Margot, Max, and Trudy’s lives. Kagan’s characters are, of course, complex, dynamic, and fully formed, and she introduces and expands on some new characters in the third novel of the series in ways that enhance the story and expand the narrative possibilities for the next book. Settings return in this novel, playing new roles and adding new complexities to the characters’ lives. Readers are sure to enjoy the new challenges and experiences facing Kagan’s characters in the third Margot’s Secret historical fiction series.

Margot’s Secret is the third book in the series by Roberta Kagen. It paints a vivid portrait of life for a family fighting to survive.
Though fictional, Robert’s Kagen succeeds in bringing World War II history alive.
Margot’s Secret is a moving testament to the ordinary families who faced extraordinary circumstances with bravery and humanity intact. For those seeking compelling historical fiction, it's a must-read. Many thanks to the author, Book Whisperer and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Prior to diving into this novel, I felt compelled to read the preceding two books in the series, and I must say, I was quite impressed. Typically, I struggle to maintain interest in ongoing storylines, but these books managed to captivate me.

In this installment of the saga, Margot finds herself caught in a desperate situation, on the run and grieving. She must evade the Nazis while simultaneously facing the possibility of her own family betraying her identity as a Jew.

While this book succeeded in engaging me, I did find it somewhat repetitive at times. Additionally, the abrupt ending that leaves us with unanswered questions left me slightly dissatisfied. Nevertheless, the pacing of the story was consistently paced, eliminating any dull moments. The characters were skilfully crafted, although I do have concerns regarding their development in future books.

If you are a fan of Roberta Kagan, you will love this story of WWII. It tells about how a family is split because of the war. Heartbreaking. This is book 3. I look forward to seeing how it will end in book 4.

A Sister's Betrayal

This is the third book in the Margot's secret series. After the devastating events at the ending of book two Margot is running and hiding from the Nazi's. She is lucky to still be alive and she is trying to stay alive. Trudy has unearthed the secret of Margot's birth, which even Margot was unaware of.

Margot finds a friend and hides for a while, then that hiding place is compromised and she must go it alone. She is passing as a German and hiding the fact she is half Jewish, no one must find out.

At the Cafe she is working at a German officer notices her and she is afraid to say no and needs the relationship to hide in plain sight so she starts dating the German officer.

Meanwhile Trudy has had Max sent to a work camp. He tried to find Margot until Trudy turned against him and had him sent away for being married to a Jew.

Will Max and Margot ever get back together? Can Margot keep her true identity a secret and keep her German soldier at bay? What happens next in this suspense filled series.

What a great series, I am rooting for Max and Margot. Can't wait to find out the ending.

Thanks to the author and the publisher for sending me a complimentary copy of the book to read and review.

Anxious for the next instalment!
Kagan’s books are very engaging page turners. I have read a handful of her books now and enjoyed every one. There is a common theme in all of her books that does kind of irk me, All of her characters that are “the bad guy” are extreme. You don’t see the character slowly start to turn, they just automatically want to kill everyone. That just seems a little unrealistic to me. Especially where sisters are concerned. You may not like your sibling but to automatically want to kill them seems a little far fetched to me,

Suspense, Betrayal Love and Emotion.
This is the third book in the series and the book starts of where the last one left of. This book like the last two and leave you wanting to know what happens next. I love all the characters and the love, betrayal and sacrifice carry on as Margot flees for her life losing her baby but finding refuge with her other love Ben. Max carries on in fear of Margots sister Trudy revealing to the Gestapo what he has done but he worries more what lengths Trudy will go to keeping Max away from her sister Margot. This book is the suspense and emotions of how far the four characters will go to survive for love and betrayal.  I cannot wait for the next book in this series by Roberta Kagan. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. This is the third book in this series and the first one I’ve read. There was enough background information to help me understand the storyline. The story follows four adults during the Nazi reign of terror in Germany. Margot is married to Max. Her sister, Trudy, is married to an SS officer, Rudolph. Ben is a young Jewish man who is in love with Margot. Trudy is obsessed with Max and wants to take him away from Margot .. after Max murders Rudolph, he must pretend to be interested in Trudy to keep Margot and himself safe. When the truth about Margot’s birth comes out, Margot and Ben must hide from the Nazis and Trudy. This was a very good story about love, defeat, betrayal, sacrifice and suspense. I didn’t realize this was a series when I started the book and I was not happy with the storyline not resolved and needing to read the next book (s) for the conclusion.

Courtesy of The Book Whisperer and Netgalley, I received the ARC of Margot's Secret by Roberta Kagan, the third book in this WWII historical fiction series. Set mostly in Berlin, this story is emotional and suspenseful, the characters compelling, and the aspects and events related to Nazism are appropriately horrifying. I appreciated the memories of Jewish traditions and food. A page turner that left me wanting to read the next book in this series!

This book is the third in a series and I would recommend you read them all! Margot’s sister Trudy is still pining after her husband, Max. Trudy has threatened to reveal that Margot is only her half-sister and is really a Jew. Max is also afraid that Trudy will turn him in for the murder of her husband, who was a SS Officer. Margot is on the run as she is in fear for her life. She is aware that she is losing the baby she is carrying and seeks help from her friend Ben who is a Jewish doctor. The fate of these character’s decisions is a fascinating view of the climate of WWII. All the characters in this book are very well developed. My only complaint is that I can’t wait for book 4!

Amazing another wonderful World War II story from Roberta. Kagan wouldn’t expect anything else. A young girl caught between two loves and must endure
The turmoil and heartbreak the turmoil. She goes through is heartbreaking. So waiting for the next in the series.

Margot’s Secret is another emotional experience and the third book in this series written by Roberta Kagan. In all three of the books, we meet normal German citizens who come face to face with dilemmas and circumstances totally beyond their control. Margot’s blood line and heritage become the background for the desperate plight of Margot and Max to save their family. Margot, Max, and Ben do all they can to survive and to save each other. Into this mix we also find Margot’s sister, Trudy, and several Nazi officers. Margot’s sister becomes an adversary and even goes as far as to endanger Erik, Margot’s son. As with the previous books, this series ends in a cliff hanger. I can hardly wait for book 4. I would suggest that the reader start with book 1 and read them all. It is a true adventure story and insight into the power of both love and hate.

Margot’s Secret by Roberta Kagan

I loved reading book three of Roberta Kagan’s latest serious Margot’s Secret.

In this book we learn more about what Trudy’s character is really like and what evils she is capable of, thinking only of herself without any regard for others around her.

I enjoyed this book very much and I cannot wait for the next book in this serious. I cannot wait to see what happens to Margot and Max.

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

Margot's Secret by Roberta Kagan is the third installment of the Margot's Secret series. While I have not read the first two books, I found that enough of the back story was provided and I was immersed in the story immediately.

Set in Nazi Germany, Margot and her husband have suffered an unimaginable loss which has set off a series of events that causes her to run for her life. Her husband takes drastic measures to protect her and her secret, while her sister poses a very real threat to her very existence.

The author has crafted a gut-wrenching story set amid the horrors of war. The well-crafted characters are three dimensional and the narrative is told in their voices. As horrid as the Nazis are, Margot's sister Trudy is just as bad and continues to shock readers throughout the story. Just when it seems she can't get any worse, she does. Will she destroy this family?

I found this book to be well written, fast moving and engrossing. So much so, that I will read the first two books. As for the conclusion-I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Book Whisperer through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is a novel that is third in a series, something I didn't realize until after I began the book. It is set in Hilter's Germany and tells of Margot and Max who get separated during the war and neither has any knowledge of whether or not the other is even still alive, much less where they may be located.

I did realize a bit too late that this book would've read different for me if I had read the first two books. There were a lot of references to events that happened in previous books and I could definitely tell it as I read, although it can also be a stand alone read.

The story line was good and the author did a good job tying in the evils and depravity of Hitler's regime. There were times when I was very uncomfortable reading the story because of the content and writing. style. The story did end in what I would consider a very awkward spot, vs a cliffhanger. Unfortunately the storyline wasn't enticing enough to convince me to pick up the fourth book. Overall, this book was just ok for me.

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.