‘Treasures of the Fourth Reich’ by Patrick Parker
In my humble opinion art
is subjective and based on an individual’s personal taste and life journey. I enjoy looking
at art and know what I like when I see it. The same can be said for books. Some
books that I love others pick apart based on typos or believability. I’d rather
see how the book makes me feel, if it guides me on a journey, can I relate to
the characters on some level, and can I take something away from the story that
maybe I never have thought of or knew before.
While reading the first
part of the foreword, I thought maybe that Mr.
Parker’s book was somehow
responsible for the movie The Monuments Men as the Treasures of the Fourth Reich shows a copyright date of 2005. After doing some research online I discovered
that the movie was based loosely on Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert M. Edsel with contributions by Bret Witter. It was published by Center Street on September
3, 2009 and sold through Hachette Book Group per Amazon Kindle’s site. However,
as I read further in the foreword, I discovered the story had many more pieces
than just The Monuments Men.
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| Treasures of the Fourth Reich |
Part One sets the
backstory. Mr. Parker shows how chaotic the end of World War II became. One
soldier used craftiness to pull off a daring deed. While we, the reader, know
his plan, we aren’t sure if he pulls it off.
Part Two introduces us to
Dix and Maria Connor, who live in Italy in May 1993. As their story unfolds,
the reader discovers their backgrounds but more importantly their love for one
another.
The couple becomes
enmeshed in events that put them in harm’s way. As a reader I became concerned
when knowing the odds, Maria goes off on her own.
Mr. Parker’s fondness of
history is interwoven throughout the story. The reader learns about the First
and Second Reich as well as some of the sentiments surrounding the fall of the
Berlin wall.
As you can see I got
emotionally involved with the main characters, got swept along on their
journey, and learned a few new things.
I want to thank
Masquerade Crew’s Masquerade Mob and Mr. Parker for sharing this excellent book.
If you’d like to learn
more about Patrick Parker or follow him on Social Media see below. While you’re
there why not see about picking up this and his second book, War Merchant.
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