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Adam von Trott was a Prussian aristocrat who studied at Oxford, worked for the German resistance, and was executed by the Nazis in August 1944. I discovered Trott when I was researching wartime Berlin. Christopher Sykes’ biography gives a fascinating portrait of an intense and charming man. His deep loyalty to Germany led him to oppose its government, attempt to reach an understanding with its enemies and participate in an effort to kill its leader.
Adam and his contradictions continue to intrigue me – and I’m not the only one! He pops up regularly in other people’s novels under various…
From Patricia's list on Nazi art thefts during World War II.
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