If you have ever tried to imagine the family lives of officers in Hitler's service, or wondered how people could fail to grasp the horrific realities of what was going on around them during World War II, this book offers a fascinating perspective. The wife and daughter of a Nazi official try to keep their family safe and fed in a small village in the German countryside while their men are off at war. We watch these loving and responsible women as they come to face the difficult choices and dangers around them. The Good at Heart is a captivating story full of suspense, tenderness, brutality, and courage.