The Plum Tree by Ellen Marie Wiseman

 aired the week of September 15, 2025

The Plum Tree by Ellen Marie Wiseman tells the story of Christine Boltz a young German woman in love with a Jewish neighbor.  The Nazi party is rising to power and it has become illegal to have anything to do with Jews so Christine and Isaac must sneak around.  This powerful story told from Christine's point of view brings home what it was like to be a German citizen during World War II.  Recommended for readers of Pam Jenoff and Ronald Balson.