Sarah sits down with Bryn Turnbull, author of the captivating historical fiction novel, The Berlin Apartment. Set in the tense and divided city of Berlin in 1961, this novel tells the harrowing story of Lise Bauer, a young woman torn between two worlds after the construction of the Berlin Wall. When her fiancé, Uli Neumann, proposes, it seems like an escape from the oppressive East German regime. But just days after their engagement, the barbed wire goes up, splitting the city and their lives in half.

Bryn Turnbull masterfully captures the emotional turmoil of living in a city that suddenly becomes two — West Berlin, a beacon of western ideals, and East Berlin, where the state seeks to control its citizens. As Uli and his friends plot a daring plan to help Lise and their unborn child escape, the novel explores themes of love, trust, and the fragility of relationships under the weight of political and physical barriers.

Join Sarah as she and Turnbull discuss the inspiration behind The Berlin Apartment, the challenges of writing about such a historically charged era, and the timeless human experiences of love and perseverance in times of division. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction or love stories set against the backdrop of real-world events, this episode offers insight into a novel that is both heart-wrenching and hopeful.

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