The gripping saga of a family and a nation in turmoil! Perfect for fans of Sharon Maas, Kate Quinn, Ellie Midwood and Kristin Hannah.
Viktoria has no idea what fate the Second World War has in store for her and the Hotel Quadriga…
Berlin, Germany
Two loves rule Viktoria Jochum-Kraus’s life. One is the Hotel Quadriga, built by her father, opened on the day she was born and, in January 1933, the most luxurious hotel in Berlin.
The other is her son, Stefan. Only Viktoria knows that Stefan is the result of a youthful infatuation with her husband’s cousin, Count Peter von Biederstein.
Independent and strong-minded, Viktoria has for many years run the Hotel Quadriga with her husband Benno. But as Hitler’s stormtroopers march beneath the Brandenburg Gate, heralding the beginning of the Third Reich, Viktoria soon realizes that she no longer controls her own destiny. Not only is she forced to relinquish her hold over the hotel under the brutal Nazi regime, but Stefan embarks upon a fateful love affair which she alone knows can only end in heartbreak.
As war wreaks its fearful devastation — on the city and on the people she loves — all that Viktoria holds most dear is threatened…
Will Viktoria’s carefully guarded secret be discovered? Can Berlin and its inhabitants survive the horrors of war?
As families are torn apart and lives destroyed, will loved ones be separated forever?
VIKTORIA is the second book in the Hotel Quadriga Saga Trilogy: a powerful multi-generational family saga set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods of German history.
‘Even meatier than its predecessor… a terrific read, full of intrigue and terror, love and pathos… As well as weaving a compelling family story, Jenny Glanfield uses her cast skilfully to give a broad view of the war and its effects on Germany… The first book I have had in a long time which kept me reading until 4am.’ – Alison Buchan, The Press and Journal
‘A compelling tale of the mixed fortunes of a German family.’ – Sheffield Telegraph
‘A powerful novel that shows not only the black and white but also the subtle shades of grey in between… The pleasure is doubled by following the saga through and waiting in pleasurable anticipation for the next volume.’ – Carolyn Henderson, Kent Evening Post
‘An absorbing family saga set in Germany where both rich and poor are bound by fear.’ – Kati Nicholl, Best Magazine
‘A good read that takes you effortlessly back in history.’ – Woman Magazine
‘A riveting read which deserves to become the European GONE WITH THE WIND… This is a book that should carry a publisher’s warning: Reading this can seriously damage domestic relationships until it is finished. Putting it down is almost a surgical operation.’ – Alan Bignell, Kent Messenger
‘Jenny’s books are a wonderful read for devotees of a good family saga.’ – Jean Pitts, Worthing & District Advertiser
‘If you enjoy reading books about strong and independent minded women, then you’ll love this one… It’s a good read.’ – Sussex Evening Argus
‘This is the war seen from the other side. A hefty, entertaining paperback.’ – Terry Hamilton, Manchester Evening News
THE HOTEL QUADRIGA SAGA TRILOGY:
BOOK 1: The Hotel Quadriga
BOOK 2: Viktoria
BOOK 3: Children of Their Time
