After All: A Post-War South American Romance Novel - Historical Fiction with Revenge & Espionage | Perfect for Book Clubs & Historical Fiction Lovers

4 starsSofie and Dieter find one another in post WWII Brazil. They obtain a position at a very popular hotel, the Copacabana Palace, Dieter playing the piano and Sofie accompanying him with her fabulous voice.Sofie's father, former Wehrmacht General Otto von Siegler (and friend of Hermann Goering), also lives in Brazil in a small town where he has other relatives.Simon Wiesenthal, survivor of Mauthausen and three other concentration camps, approaches the OSS and pleads his case that there are several Nazi oppressors who should not be allowed to get away with murder. As an example to the OSS of these people, Simon Wiesenthal proffers Otto von Siegler. The FBI identifies Sofie von Siegler and begins to tail her.Meanwhile the OSS begins to cultivate sources in the Polish resistance. The movement in Poland has a very long history of protecting their country through spying, terrorist activities and seeking information – to be gotten in any manner necessary. They are very good at their jobs.This book illustrates how woefully unprepared the United States was to enter the spy game. Years behind most other countries, they had a steep learning curve.This was a well written and plotted novel. I didn't see any typos or grammatical errors. It flowed well and was easy to read and follow. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the first one, but it was very good. The characters were engaging and all too human. I am still confused over my feelings about General von Siegler. I believe he took the money, but... I don't know. I am looking forward to reading more from Mr. Neff.I want to thank NetGalley and Old Stone Press/IBPA Members' Titles for forwarding to me a copy of this interesting and enjoyable book for me to read and review.