A compelling & captivating novel set in NYC in the early 50s and primarily centered around a woman deeply scarred by her bleak experiences during WWII in Germany as she tries to rebuild her life in America and learn how to deal with her past and its secrets. Guilt, survival and the will to rebuild one's life are some of the poignant issues brilliantly tackled by the author in this sad and beautiful fictional tapestry that cleverly depicts the postwar resilience of the Jewish community in exile.
Highly recommended!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for this terrific ARC

I read a lot of WWII historicals and I am also Jewish, so I understood the Yiddish colloquialisms. The intense depression, guilt, and struggles were very historically relatable. This is a 5-star recommended read.

A novel jam-packed with color, culture, history and emotion. Such a story that you really need to read. It may take you on an emotional journey, but that might be necessary.