Barratt humanizes eminent German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer in this gripping historical romance. . . both dramatic and tragic. . . . [This] moving romance will appeal to readers of Bonhoeffer as well as fans of WWII espionage thrillers. -- Publishers Weekly
“A haunting love story. . . . With beautiful prose and picturesque descriptions, Amanda Barratt draws on the true life events that shaped the romance between Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Maria von Wedemeyer. . . . Infused into every page is a faith that not only Dietrich but Maria was willing to stand on, no matter the cost." -- Jaime Jo Wright, author of Christy Award winner The House on Foster Hill
“An extraordinary story, richly researched and beautifully told. Within these pages is a treasure lost to time and now returned to vivid life through Amanda Barratt’s gifted pen.” -- Laura Frantz, Christy Awardwinning author of The Lacemaker
“As beautiful as it is brave, My Dearest Dietrich is an illuminating novel that exposes the darkness and chases the shadows away. This is a multifaceted story of the highest stakes and the deepest loves, and Amanda Barratt has proved herself worthy of its telling.” -- Jocelyn Green, award-winning author of Between Two Shores
“Every once in a while a novel so captures my heart that it feels like a gift from the author. My Dearest Dietrich is that kind of book. Barratt has taken a true love story, weaving it into a narrative which is endearing, heart-wrenching, and tender. I savored every word of this novel, reflected on the wisdom infused into each chapter, and allowed hope to fill my heart even to the very end. This is a story we so desperately need now.” -- Susan Finkbeiner, author of All Manner of Things and the best-selling Pearl Spence series
“It is not often I have the sublime pleasure to read a novel that lingers with me long after I’ve finished the last page and closed the book. My Dearest Dietrich is just such a story, as author Amanda Barratt combines stellar writing and craft to create a world that, based on truth, is also infused with such intimate knowledge of her characters Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Maria von Wedemeyer as to make them living, breathing, thinking human beings who engage the reader at the highest level. This is a kaleidoscopic emotional journey through heart-stopping moments of danger and risk faced by two star-crossed lovers. Their tale will take you from weeping over war’s futility to awe at one man’s unwavering faith and conviction.
“A tribute to those who sacrificed greatly to try and bring peace and lasting freedom to a nation ruled by war, My Dearest Dietrich is that rare and beautiful body of work that will appeal to a broad range of readers, including fans of historical fiction and Christian romance.” -- Kate Breslin, best-selling author of For Such a Time
