Chapter FourStatic crackled from the tiny radio on the shelf behind the counter in Dieter’s shop. He twisted the knob in an attempt to clear the noise. Tonight’s Wunschkonzert program was supposed to feature Lala Andersen performing her famous love song “Lili Marlene.”
He smirked. Rumor was that her velvet tones made the song so popular even Allied soldiers listened to it. Goebbels had issued the order to cease broadcasting it, but months later the mandate was rescinded. Another rumor claimed it was Rommel’s favorite tune. Perhaps the reason behind the action. There seemed to be no end to the machinations of the Nazi leadership.
Pops and hisses continued to emit from the wireless, but no amount of fiddling improved the sound quality. Hopefully he would be able to hear the music when the
