A heartbreaking and emotional novel about resilience and love during WW2- I could not put it down. Well researched historical fiction

This is a read that often had me holding my breath, my heart in my throat, and yes, I know this story is fiction, but the evil that invaded Poland during WWII was real.
The story focuses on two families, both Jewish, and living in Poland when the unthinkable happens, and we journey as the horrific crimes against humanity go on.
Some of the decisions that are made to leave and escape, found myself shaking my head, but we follow the writer.
Do they all survive? Even when I know the answers I would have to say no, but this is a journey with surprises.
I did love the ending, so keep page turning, and yes, answers come!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harper Perennial, and was not required to give a positive review.

This is a heartbreaking tale of a family living in Poland during the Nazi invasion. Reuven is a 17-year-old working with his father in their family owned umbrella making business. When the Nazis strip away their business, their home, and all of their belongings, they must do everything they can to survive.

Every story about World War II is sad and horrifying and this book is no exception. I don’t want to give away any spoilers so I’ll just say that this historical fiction is compelling and emotional. The ending took me by surprise too.