"It is a brilliant piece of historical fiction that immerses the reader in the terror and struggles of living under the Nazi flag." -Gary Gerlacher, acclaimed author of Last Patient of the Night

"A deeply emotional and thought-provoking story that resonates with current world events." -Regina Buttner, author of The Revenge Paradox

"A well-written, emotional tale of family, heart and, of all things, hope!" –Jessica Maffetore, author of Eleanora in Pieces

"Reminiscent of Ann Frank's story, yet told from the standpoint of the rescuer." -Jeff Ulin, author of Provenance of Ashes

"Two Necklaces is a beautifully crafted story that should be widely read and discussed." -Sherry Hobbs, author of Mac: The Wind Beneath My Wings

"Under one of the darkest times in human history, Mahurin draws us into the triumph and fortitude of the human spirit with sensitivity and honesty that's impossible to forget." -Lucille Guarino, award winning author of Elizabeth's Mountain

"Loosely based on the life of the writer's friend who lived through the trials of rising Nazism in Germany during the 1930's, Mahurin weaves an intriguing tale of a forbidden love." -Dawn Beecroft Teetzel, author of My Mary: A Story of One Barnardo Home Child 

"If you think you've read enough books about the rise of the Nazi party and their horrific persecution of the Jews, think again. The topic acquires freshness in the skilled hands of author Paulette Mahurin." -Ruth Stevens, author of My Year of Casual Acquaintances 

"Who doesn't root for true love? But Mahurin also prods us, through the world-wise Oma (my favorite character), whispering in our ear that 'things mean nothing, life matters most.' And so it does. Thank you Paulette for the prescient reminder." -Kay Smith-Blum, author of Tangles

"The story is touching, heart-breaking, and filled with bravery. You can't go wrong with any book from this author. One of my favorites!" -Ronesa Aveela, author of A Study of Household Spirits

"Writing with a keen eye for detail and a sense of compassion, Two Necklaces will keep you immersed in the story long after the final page. Don't miss this book!" -Travis Tougaw, author of Last Call

"While this beautifully written story offers important insights into what good people become forced to do and believe to survive, Two Necklaces is, at its core, a profound tale of love that eclipses time, place, and politics, and is an unapologetic ode to female empowerment." -Susan Groves, author of You'll See: A Story of Narcissistic Abuse, Survival, and My Journey to Understand 

"Paulette Mahurin once again shares her keen sense of human strength and frailty to capture a poignant love story in the midst of the devastating hardship and losses of WWII." -Kat Drennan, author of The Cloisonne Brooch

"Two Necklaces is a beautiful, compelling story of young love set during the rise of Nazism in Germany that you won't want to put down." -Geneviève Montcombroux, author of Racing North

"A brilliantly written, deeply horrifying story of a young woman's courage in the face of fear to save her beloved no matter the cost to herself. A novel the reader will not, and should not, forget." -Marina Osipova, award-winning and best-selling author of How Dare the Birds Sing

"Heartbreaking, romantic and utterly inspiring. A tumultuous journey through one of humanity's darkest eras." -Johanna Craven, author of Firelight Rising