The Fourth Flag

by Jamie Barton

Germany, 1938. Attractive, blonde Elsa Schmidt leads an idyllic lifeuntil it matters that her passport says Jew. Set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany, The Fourth Flag offers a story of intrigue, as Elsas father hires a courier to smuggle her out of the Reich. Planning for the family to reunite in Switzerland, Elsa is given an unusual parting gift from her parents. Elsa calls it a decoy. The Nazis call it a swastika. Markus Spielman, the courier, has hardened his heart to love in an effort to bury his own haunting memories as he risks his life in the resistance movement. He is cynical, single, and hiding a pivotal secret of his own. In this non-stop action novel by new author Jamie Barton, Elsa attempts to elude both the Nazis and her growing attraction for Markus. But is Markus even worthy of Elsas trust? And what secrets does the swastika hide? Unravel the mystery for yourself as you follow the journey of The Fourth Flag.

316 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my absolute favorite books ever!