The Mann family live in Munich, Germany during World War II. Life is rough. Then Carl, the father, gets a job in Hitler's Backyard. He is the engineer in charge of the elevator at the Eagle's Nest, Hitler's summer home. Anna and her mother support the Jews. In Munich, they have not had to hide their feelings, but in Hitler's backyard, they will. One wrong word can prove fatal. Surrounded by high-ranking German officials and a visit from Hitler tests them. The family walks a tightrope of fear. Can they survive in Hitler's backyard? Perfect for book clubs.