Family of Spies is a gripping, never-before-told story of one family’s shocking role as Nazi and Japanese spies during World War II and their connection to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Christine Kuehn Schiponi uncovers this hidden history after a screenwriter contacts her about her family’s past, prompting her father, Eberhard, to confront long-held secrets. The Kuehns, a prominent Berlin family, became entangled with Nazi power- Ruth Kuehn’s affair with Joseph Goebbels led to the family being sent to Hawaii to operate as spies, passing intelligence to the Japanese just miles from Pearl Harbor.
Christine draws on her decades-long career as a journalist, nonprofit fundraiser, event planner, and corporate leader at companies including Apple and Total Wine & More, where she was known for her communication, leadership, and storytelling skills. After retiring, she returned to writing, transforming her personal research into a compelling narrative that blends history and family discovery. Family of Spies examines truth, legacy, and the far-reaching consequences of hidden actions, offering a deeply personal and fast-paced account that resonates with readers interested in history, identity, and the power of uncovering buried truths.
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