NetGalley
January 12, 2021
Atria Books
Publisher invite, Arc, historical fiction
ISBN: 9781982147679
336 pages
1/24/2021-1/31/2021
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
In Paris July 1943, Lana Hartmann is studying to be a chemist while her husband Frederic is teaching piano at Saint Catherine school. When she discovers she is with child she races to the school to share the news with Frederic. She is not prepared for the traumatic event which unfolded before her eyes.
While trying to protect a 6 year old Jewish child, Frederic is shot by a German soldier, Alois Brunner. Lana’s life is forever changed from that moment on. She begins to use her maiden name Antanova when encouraged she can make a difference in the war. Her mother Tatiana Antanova had fled Russia during the revolution. Sister Therese consoles Lana after her miscarriage and sends her to meet Henri who is a French Resistance spy. When Lana discovers she can help protect Jewish children from death, Lana goes to the French Riviera to live with her Resistance contact Guy Pascal under the guise of a retreat.
A remarkable story of courage and determination in the face of dangerous and overwhelming obstacles. Lana feels empowered by her work to protect the innocent children. Unfortunately, working with an underground spy is dangerous and makes it difficult to make friends or know who to trust. She bravely takes on role to mingle with those she despises especially the German military.
A wonderful historical fiction with a strong female protagonist.
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