The Daughter's Tale
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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "The Daughter's Tale is immersive, both heartbreaking and redemptive, steeped in harrowing historical events and heroic acts of compassion that will have you reflecting on the best and worst the human heart has to offer. Fans of WWII history and book clubs will find depth and skillful storytelling here, but on a deeper level, searing questions about life, love, and the choices we make in the most impossible of circumstances." --Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours From the internationally bestselling author of The German Girl, an unforgettable family saga exploring a hidden piece of World War II history and the lengths a mother will go to protect her children--perfect for fans of Lilac Girls, We Were the Lucky Ones, and The Alice Network. BERLIN, 1939. The dreams that Amanda Sternberg and her husband, Julius, had for their daughters are shattered when the Nazis descend on Berlin, burning down their beloved family bookshop and sending Julius to a concentration camp. Desperate to save her children, Amanda flees toward the south of France, where the widow of an old friend of her husband's has agreed to take her in. Along the way, a refugee ship headed for Cuba offers another chance at escape and there, at the dock, Amanda is forced to make an impossible choice that will haunt her for the rest of her life. Once in Haute-Vienne, her brief respite is inter-rupted by the arrival of Nazi forces, and Amanda finds herself in a labor camp where she must once again make a heroic sacrifice. NEW YORK, 2015. Eighty-year-old Elise Duval receives a call from a woman bearing messages from a time and country that she forced herself to forget. A French Catholic who arrived in New York after World War II, Elise is shocked to discover that the letters were from her mother, written in German during the war. Despite Elise's best efforts to stave off her past, seven decades of secrets begin to unravel. Based on true events, The Daughter's Tale chronicles one of the most harrowing atrocities perpetrated by the Nazis during the war. Heart-breaking and immersive, it is a beautifully crafted family saga of love, survival, and redemption.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1501187937
ISBN13:9781501187933
Release Date:May 2019
Publisher:Atria Books
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.13 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.3" x 9.2"
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3 stars
Published by INKwitchery , 1 year ago
THE DAUGHTER’S TALE by Armando Luis Correa
After her cardiologist husband Julius is taken away by Nazi soldiers and their Berlin bookshop is destroyed, Amanda and her daughters, Viera and Lina, are left behind heartbroken, terrified and unsure of their future.
Before he was taken away, Julius had arranged for Viera and Lina to board a refugee ship headed to Cuba (where Amanda’s brother lives). Knowing there was no guarantee or way to find out if the girls will make it to Cuba, Amanda decides to only send her eldest daughter Viera. Amanda then makes her way to the south of France with Lina where they seek refuge with a family friend.
Unfortunately, I didn’t connect with this story as much as I thought I would. The plot started out strong and I was invested in the plights of Lina and Viera. However, the multiple plot holes were distracting and took me out of the story. I felt the author forgot all about Viera once she boarded the ship. We also never learn details about what happens to Amanda.
I’m not sure why I’m drawn to novels based on WWII (and there are plenty!) as they are oftentimes incredibly heartbreaking, but I’m always thankful to have learned something new and/or have gained a deeper understanding of history. While these stories are important and should be shared, this one missed the mark for me.
Rating: 3/5 ⭐️
Don’t ever give up
Published by Judi Burns , 3 years ago
This was a heartbreaking book to read. This time in our world was hard and I loved the strength these girls survived with.
Armando Lucas Correa did a wonderful job in telling the story of The Daughter’s Tale and I thank him for sharing it with us all.
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