Trial by Fire Author:Frank Simon They come from two of Germany's finest families. And Erich von Arendt has loved Johanna Kammler since the day he met her so many years ago. So marrying her is his dream come true -- even if it is arranged. Johanna's heart, however, belongs to another. To a man Mr. Kammler would never let her marry. Knowing she has no say in the matter, Johanna s... more »teels herself to be "a proper German wife" to Erich, even though she is sure she will never love him. After the honeymoon, Erich and his father -- both architects -- join Albert Speer in his project to build Nuremberg Stadium. Mr. von Arendt signs on with the Nazis right away, but Erich can't bring himself to do so, especially as Hitler's plans unfold. A Christian, Erich eventually seeks to escape the Nazis entirely. However, he may be in too deep already. And he continues to love Johanna, in spite of her hard heart. Ultimately Johanna realizes Erich's love for her, but it may be too late. They are embroiled in a Gestapo investigation that may cost them their freedom -- and their lives.« less