The Fortune Teller of Berlin by J. C. Maetis (Penguin)

Stretching from Churchill's offices to the plots of the French Resistance, this novel boasts multiple layers. It is set in Majorca in 1973, as well as in Paris and Berlin during World War II.

Edith Creutzen, a clairvoyant, is selected by Hitler to join him in Berlin and assist his war efforts. Little does Hitler know, Edith is secretly working for the French Resistance and British Intelligence, manipulating his military decisions and undermining Germany's efforts. Unbeknownst to everyone, Edith harbors a personal vendetta against Hitler for the murder of her predecessor, another clairvoyant. 

The pages of this novel are hauntingly filled with fear and paranoia as Edith delves deeper into the heart of Nazi Berlin and Hitler's maniacal reality. Tension tightens around Edith as she walks a tightrope, telling Hitler what he wants to hear while skillfully manipulating him based on Allies' coded instructions collected from secret meetups in bookshops. All the while, she is under the watchful and lustful eyes of Stefan, her SS chaperone. 

The protagonist, Edith, is exceptionally likable and credible. The novel explores themes of strength, friendship, revenge, and love.

This story begs the question of the truth behind Hitler's alleged use of the occult and fortune tellers to determine his military strategies. 

It is a gripping tale that kept me guessing until the very end. The narration is superb, allowing for easy reading. Although readers well-versed in similar novels may find the story familiar, it remains undeniably enjoyable, culminating in a twist that is sure to surprise.

3/5