Daughters of Warsaw by Maria Frances

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Synopsis from Goodreads:

"An emotional World War Two time-slip of one woman’s inspiring, dangerous and courageous undertaking in the Warsaw ghetto. In a world torn apart by war, she’ll risk her life to save them.

1942, Warsaw

Young Zofia finds herself leading a double life when she is enlisted to help the fearless Irena Sendler save hundreds of Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. Every night, Zofia risks her life to shepherd the children to safety. But when the worst happens, she is forced to make her riskiest journey yet to keep Irena’s mission alive.

Now, Seattle

After yet another miscarriage, heartbroken Lizzie returns to the comfort of her childhood home, where she stumbles upon a hidden photograph of her great-grandmother among a mysterious group of people. On a quest to discover more, Lizzie uncovers a buried past darker and more dangerous than she could ever have imagined…"

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This cannot be anything other than 5 stars for me.  

It's emotional and heart breaking but, at the same time, full of bravery and hope.  It's beautifully written with the author painting the pictures of the characters and their situations so well that it felt I was watching it on a screen. 

Although this is historical fiction, some of the characters are real people which makes it all the more powerful.  

A must-read for historical fiction lovers and those who are interested in the resistance during this horrendous period.

Many thanks to the author, Avon Books UK and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of this powerful and emotional book.

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