The Light After the War
Books | Fiction / Historical / 20th Century / World War II
3.7
Anita Abriel
Inspired by an incredible true story of two Jewish friends who survived the Holocaust, this “heartfelt and memorable tale of family, love, resilience, and the triumph of human spirit” (Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author) spans World War II from Budapest to Austria and the postwar years from Naples to Caracas, perfect for fans of The German Girl and We Were the Lucky Ones. Spring 1946: Best friends Vera Frankel and Edith Ban arrive in Naples. Refugees from Hungary, they managed to escape from a train headed for Auschwitz and spent the rest of the war hiding on an Austrian farm. Now, the two young women are starting new lives abroad. Armed with a letter of recommendation from an American officer, Vera finds work at the United States embassy where she falls in love with Captain Anton Wight. But as Vera and Edith grapple with the aftermath of the war, so too does Anton, and when he suddenly disappears, Vera is forced to change course. Their quest for a better life takes Vera and Edith from Naples to Ellis Island to Caracas as they start careers, reunite with old friends, and rebuild their lives after terrible loss. Moving, evocative, and compelling, The Light After the War is a timely and “unforgettable story of strength, love, and survival” (Jillian Cantor, USA TODAY bestselling author).
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Author
Anita Abriel
Pages
320
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2020-02-04
ISBN
1982122994 9781982122997
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"What an incredible story. The story took me by surprise from the start, and I got sucked into one of the best novels I’ve ever read. I’ve read some reviews where folks gave this novel less stars because there was no real plot climax, or not his really exciting happened. I feel this novel was lost with them. It’s a story inspired by real events, and it’s about finding meaning in life after a tragic event. In this case Vera, and Edith, who survived the war, and after losing everything, they find the strength to go on. <br/><br/>It is a beautiful story, and I would give it ten million stars. It’s a perspective of two lives in a world they must try to call home again. It’s a story of many many people who in the same situation, lost everything, and had to find the strength to move on.<br/><br/>It was much more than a work of fiction, it was much more than a story of best friends. It tells the story of thousands, we are so lucky to have authors like Anita who are there to keep these voices alive♥️"
Ellie
