Marion Kummerow Reading Order

1 book (2018–2018)

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1	The Darkest Hour 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2019–2023)

The Berlin Fractured series by Marion Kummerow comprises five historical romance novels published between 2019 and 2023, likely bringing the sequence to completion. Beginning with From the Ashes and concluding with Against the Odds, the books should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narrative. This series weaves romance through the fractured landscape of Berlin across a pivotal historical period.

Start with From the Ashes, the first of 5 books in the Berlin Fractured series.

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1	From the Ashes 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	In the Skies 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	On the Brink 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Into the Unknown 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Against the Odds 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2025–2026)

Marion Kummerow's Escaping the Reich series follows readers through harrowing historical events across six books, beginning with Dark Shadows Looming Ahead. Blending romance with historical fiction and nonfiction elements, the series is currently ongoing and should be read in publication order to experience the narrative as intended. These interconnected stories span from 2025 onwards, offering a deeply researched exploration of survival and resistance during a turbulent historical period.

Start with Dark Shadows Looming Ahead and read in order.

4 books (2023–2024)

The German Wives series by Marion Kummerow comprises four historical romance novels published between 2023 and 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. Reading the books in publication order—beginning with The Berlin Wife, followed by The Berlin Wife's Choice, The Berlin Wife's Resistance, and The Berlin Wife's Vow—provides the intended narrative experience. This series blends historical fiction with romance, drawing on the author's background in both fiction and nonfiction writing.

Start with The Berlin Wife, the first of 4 books in the German Wives series.

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1	The Berlin Wife 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Berlin Wife's Choice 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Berlin Wife's Resistance 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Berlin Wife's Vow 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2021–2022)

Margarete's Journey is a four-book historical romance series by Marion Kummerow published between 2021 and 2022. The series consists of A Light in the Window, From the Dark We Rise, Daughter of the Dawn, and The Girl in the Shadows, which should be read in publication order. Though not officially confirmed as complete, the series appears to have concluded with its fourth installment.

Start with A Light in the Window, the first of 4 books in the Margarete's Journey series.

4 books (2012–2013)

Marion Kummerow's Non-Fiction series comprises four books published between 2012 and 2013, offering practical and cultural guides focused on Munich and German traditions. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with German Christmas Traditions and continuing through How to Rent an Apartment in Munich, The Ultimate Guide to Oktoberfest: Munich Germany Travel Guide, and Hofbräuhaus Uncovered. Each book provides informational content about different aspects of German culture and travel, making them useful resources for visitors and those interested in Bavarian customs.

Start with German Christmas Traditions, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	German Christmas Traditions 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	How to Rent an Apartment in Munich 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Ultimate Guide to Oktoberfest: Munich Germany Travel Guide 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Hofbräuhaus Uncovered 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2018–2018)

4 books (2021–2026)

Marion Kummerow's four-book series of standalone novels spans from 2021 to 2026, with the collection still ongoing. These historical fiction and romance novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Not Without My Sister, followed by The Orphan's Mother, The Last Safe Place, and The Last Train Home. Each book stands alone as a complete story while being part of the broader series.

Start with Not Without My Sister, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Not Without My Sister 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Orphan's Mother 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last Safe Place 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Last Train Home 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

11 books (2017–2021)

Marion Kummerow's War Girls series comprises eleven historical fiction novels following women's experiences during World War II and its aftermath. Published between 2017 and 2021, the series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with War Girl Anna. The interconnected narratives explore romance, survival, and moral complexity against the backdrop of wartime Europe, culminating with Together at Last.

Start with War Girl Anna, the first of 11 books in the War Girls series.

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1	War Girl Anna 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	War Girl Lotte 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	War Girl Ursula 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Reluctant Informer 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fatal Encounter 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Trouble Brewing 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Uncommon Sacrifice 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Bitter Tears 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Endless Ordeal 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Secrets Revealed 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Together at Last 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2018–2018)

3 books (2016–2017)

Marion Kummerow's World War II trilogy consists of three interconnected novels published between 2016 and 2017, blending historical fiction with romance elements set against the backdrop of the Second World War. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Unrelenting, followed by Unyielding, and concluding with Unwavering. Each book builds upon the previous installment, creating a continuous narrative arc across the full trilogy.

Start with Unrelenting and read in order.

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1	Unrelenting 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Unyielding 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Unwavering 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible