She freezes it’s an image of a book she hasn’t seen in more than sixty years-a book she recognizes as The Book of Lost Names. Inspired by an astonishing true story from World War II, a young woman with a talent for forgery helps hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis in this “sweeping and magnificent” (Fiona Davis, bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue) historical novel from the #1 international bestselling author of The Winemaker’s Wife.Įva Traube Abrams, a semi-retired librarian in Florida, is shelving books when her eyes lock on a photograph in the New York Times. However, Harmel effectively told the story and had me captured by this beautiful tale.“A fascinating, heartrending page-turner that, like the real-life forgers who inspired the novel, should never be forgotten.” -Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday Personally, I prefer writing that has a few more flourishes, especially with this audience in mind. The writing was good, but perhaps a bit on the plain side. I think that we didn’t get to know him extremely well although, from what we saw of him, he seemed sweet and also determined to fight for freedom. While her mother’s negativity hurt her, she knew she had to do what was right. Eva is a strong female lead who despite the danger and her mother’s discouraging comments, bravely defies the enemy by forging many, many documents for Jewish children and underground agents.
It’s a story about WW2 and its atrocities, but in a way, it was also beautiful because it was about those who fought for what was right no matter the cost. I was not disappointed.ĭon’t get me wrong, this book is heartbreaking. Previously, I read The Forest of Vanishing Stars and quite enjoyed it so I hoped that this one would be likewise enchanting.
There are many other books on my shelf that I need to read, but it had been some time since my last book purchase…and what can say? I craved the thrill of holding a new book in my hands and seeing it join the other treasures on my shelf. This was an impulsive purchase, I will admit.
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