The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict

The Mitford sisters were the darlings of the British social scene but as WWII looms on the horizon two of the sisters make friends of the worst kind. Diana is just as passionate about Facism as she is about her lover and soon to be secret husband Mosley who is seeking to make a name for himself and the party in England. Young Unity falls under the spell of Nazism and the party's enigmatic leader, Adolf Hitler. As each of these sisters spend more and more time in Germany even their parents who are supporters begin to get alarmed. It is the older sister Nancy who must try to keep them out of harm's way and away from Hitler's tight leash. While the family has deep ties to England's aristocrisy and Winston Churchill their political views and support were not as conservative as you would think. Presented in a very different way than most of the British WWII stories to date this is an introspective look at an important family caught up in political upheaval and their own ambitions. Marie Benedict presents a behind the scenes look through their eyes at how easy it may have been to get pulled in to the ideals of Nazism and Hitler. For her many fans as well as readers of WWII little told stories as seen through female eyes.  4 stars