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Berlin Butterfly: Release (Berlin Butterfly Series) Paperback – November 9, 2019

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A reluctant spy. Two worlds. One inevitable collision course.

Treachery, heartache, and loneliness drove Ella Kühn to accept her first alcoholic drink ten years ago. Survival in the shadow of the Berlin Wall takes on a new face as her resulting addiction turns toxic. While memories of her past haunt her future, the butterfly tattoo concealing the gunshot wound to her right shoulder becomes a physical and emotional reminder of Stefan's absence—now spanning twelve years.

Trust remains a fragile ally as the Communist Bloc begins to crumble twenty-two years after the emergence of the wall. As Ella’s involvement in the rising opposition and underground punk movement intensifies, her risks turn dangerous. She is followed, watched, and hunted . . . but by whom? An old enemy? The Secret Police? Or her new employer?

In Release, the third and final installment of the Berlin Butterfly Series, Ella battles her inner demons as she struggles to survive the ever-growing darkness in the Deutsche Democratic Republic. Will she regain her former strength and find a way to flee the thinning borders to join Anton and Josef? Or will ties to her precarious past keep her bound in East Berlin?

Fans of Historical and German war fiction will love this extraordinary twentieth-century political drama.

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  1. Book 3 of 3
    Berlin Butterfly Series
  2. Print length
    440 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    November 9, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1705397387
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1705397381
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Excellent ending to a well written and well researched series surrounding the Berlin Wall. I absolutely loved all 3 books and look forward to other works from this author. -Betty B


What a wonderful series of books. I really enjoyed reading this series and what an education this was. We tend to believe at times that we have so little, until we come across someone who has less. I am so happy the wall is down and the people are free of oppression. A must-read !- Lady Bookworm


Amazing final book to this incredible series. This series is a must read as you can see from all the other reviews. Moyes is a great story teller. The life of Ella likely mirrors real stories from East Germany and we see her/their strength to persevere through a brutal time in history. Looking forward to more from author Moyes. -Greg

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (November 9, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1705397387
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1705397381
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.63 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Leah Moyes is a wife, a mother, a lifelong student with a background in Anthropology and History, and a celebrated author of a dozen novels including her award-winning Berlin Butterfly Series and its Prequel "The Polish Nurse". Between writing and archaeological digs, the world is her playground. She loves popcorn and seafood (though not together) and is slowly checking off her very long bucket list.

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Robin L Riha
5.0 out of 5 stars Ella
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023
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Although many of the books we read are all sunshine and butterflies for the main characters, this author gave her butterflies but little sunshine. It makes the story real and this book has the feel of real life. These may be fictional characters but they played out real life with different names in east Berlin. This is such a sad tale of hardship and then the strength and resilience is inspiring.
I really hate reviews that tell people all about what the book was about. That’s not a review, that’s a synopsis. My reviews are whether I liked the book and why. So if anyone reads this and wants a thought provoking read where the characters live a rough life but hang tough during a season in time that was horrible and hard to imagine could have really existed, and not that long ago for that matter, then this is one for you. The whole series is spectacular and quick because you will want to find out more so you won’t want to put the book down. Keep writing them Mrs. Moyes because you have talent.
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L. Wiegele
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting historical fiction
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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The best thing about this book is that the situation and the setting were unique in all my reading. I have never read anything about anyone living on the eastern side of the wall. From that standpoint, the book is extremely interesting. To learn about and imagine life from the non free side of divided Germany has been a unique reading experience. At times it ran a bit long, and Ella's employment by the resistance as a sketch artist seemed kind of far-fetched. Ella was a strong character but I was annoyed every time she sank to her knees and had to be picked up by a man, like a damsel in distress. And there was one phrase the author used a lot which bugged me...Ella's nose burned??? What. I didn't get that. At all. All in all, a good historical read, if a tad too long.
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Toni Garrison
4.0 out of 5 stars last book
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2022
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This last book in the series started very slow. I was wondering if it was worth finishing. But about half way thru it picked up quickly. It was worth finishing!
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Mickey
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing series
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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I found myself wanting to read as much as i could every day so see what happened next. This is not my normal choice of style of reading but i found myself pulled in.
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Dawne Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible conclusion to Ella's journey!
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
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As the final installment in this series, as with the first two, I found myself completely invested in Ella and her desire to overcome her alcoholism and learn to live again, despite the heartbreak and disappointment she has suffered for over twenty years of oppression and poverty in East Berlin. We get to become reacquainted with so many characters from Ella's past as she learns to rely on them again.

One of my very favorite parts of this series is the intricate weaving of actual history with the carefully and thoughtfully developed characters Moyes has created.

I found myself pausing multiple times throughout the series to Google the events described and read more about the history or people involved. I spent time looking at maps and photos and just trying to gain a better understanding of what life was like for those imprisoned in East Berlin and their families that they were separated from for so long.

Will Ella ever be reunited with her true love? Will gain the freedom she has spent a lifetime chasing and once again embrace her brother Josef and beloved friend Anton?

I don't have enough good to say....just read the whole series already!
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Kathy Heller
5.0 out of 5 stars Spent 4 days and 3 very long nights in East Berlin
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
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I spent 4 days and 3 very long night in East Berlin - figuratively. Some stories draw you in so completely and leave such a strong impression, they stay with you. This 3-book series was one of them. I love Word War II stories, so these books were a departure from my one of my favorite genres but had a similar feel. I related to the characters as we’re from the same generation and I realized that but for the grace of God, there go I. I learned so much I didn’t know about the horrors East Berliners experienced. Some authors do such a good job and make you feel like you’re experiencing the events yourself that you are reluctant to read another book so soon after finishing their book(s) because you just know it won’t be as good. Leah Moyers did just that with this series. Bravo!
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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful series
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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Love this series. I must say Ella started getting on my nerves with her poor choices. Great series. Highly recommend.
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Kau Lehua
3.0 out of 5 stars I Liked The History
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
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I really enjoyed reading the history. But the love angst just went on & on through all 3 books. Ella’s knees went weak & her legs gave out on her so many times I just had to roll my eyes. This is the first book I’ve read about East Berlin & learned a lit
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars As previous
Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2021
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As previous I wrote A review on book 2 saying how much I loved this. Nothing changed with thr completion of the series.
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