S1: E:3 - The Berlin Letters with Katherine Reay

A father’s death was a lie. A daughter’s courage is the only thing that can bring him home.When Louisa discovers a hidden cache of letters, the truth shatters her world: the father she spent years mourning is alive, trapped behind the concrete and barbed wire of East Berlin. To get him back, she must step into a landscape of shadows, deciphering family codes and risking everything to outsmart the Stasi.On this episode of the Hidden Heroines of History Podcast, host Gayvin Powers sits down with author Katherine Reay to dive into the high-stakes world of The Berlin Letters. This gripping narrative finds its inspiration in the Venona Project set during the monumental historical shift of 1989 as the Berlin Wall crumbled.This is more than a Cold War thriller; it is a celebration of the strength of women. Gayvin and Katherine discuss this fascinating time in history, Katherine's behind-the-scenes stories, and the lengths a daughter will go to reclaim her family.Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify to uncover the secrets hidden between the lines.