The Bridge to Tomorrow Series shows how the West stopped Russian aggression without war during the Berlin Crisis 1948/1949. This bloodless victory of democracy over tyranny has many lessons for the present day. The components of Bridge to Tomorrow go beyond the political chess game and logistical achievements to explore the social and psychological impact of this pivotal historical event. A diverse cast of characters enables the reader to see unfolding events through different, even conflicting, perspectives.
In Russian-blockaded Berlin, courageous women — lawyers, nurses, nuns and prostitutes — lead the fight for democracy as they defend a rape victim accused of murder and help rescue a downed woman pilot.
You know you’re winning when the enemy turns to dirty tricks ….
With the Airlift gaining momentum, the Russians turn to more devious tactics to thwart the forces of democracy. Key players — or their loved ones — are targeted in unscrupulous attacks. Simultaneously, the policy of “collective guilt” has been replaced by “collective amnesty,” enabling former Nazis to worm their way back into positions of power. Yet throughout this dangerous dance with the henchmen of dictators, women are steadily rebuilding Berlin and Germany.
Award-winning novelist Helena P. Schrader takes the reader away from the limelight and into the shadow side of the Berlin Airlift to explore the social, psychological and long-term impact of this seminal event.
Based on historical events, Cold Victory reminds readers that standing up to tyrants isn’t easy — but it is necessary.
Over the next weeks, I'll be introducing the characters with short excerpts highlighting each.
Praise for the Bridge to Tomorrow Series
“The War and Peace of the Berlin Airlift” — BookTrib
A “tour-de-force” — IndieReader
“…any fan of historical fiction (or well-crafted literary fiction) will find Cold War immensely rewarding – and eagerly await the sequel.” — BlueInk Starred Review
“…utterly transporting.” — The Book Commentary
"Sharp research meets vivid storytelling in an absorbing novel of the postwar period." Kirkus Reviews
"...a wonderful mixture of hard historical facts...[and] raw portrayals of the human condition." Historical Fiction Company
“…a very fast-paced, suspenseful, emotional, and riveting story that any reader will find almost impossible to put down.” Feathered Quill
“This is a trilogy worth the reader’s time, attention and emotional investment.” — BookTrib
Find out more about the Bridge to Tomorrow series, the awards it has won, and read reviews at: https://helenapschrader.net/bridge-to-tomorrow/
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