It’s 1935. Rita Feuerstahl comes to the university in Krakow intent on enjoying her freedom. But life has other things in store—marriage, a love affair, a child, all in the shadows of the oncoming war. When the war arrives, Rita is armed with a secret so enormous that it could cost the Allies everything, even as it gives her the will to live.
This was a very different read for me, different in a good way. The history of this story was really good. Even in fiction if I read the history, and it is wrong, I can’t continue with the book! The back drop of the war is done well. The female portrayed named Rita, the girl from Krakow, is an interesting take on what one does to survive. Rita does some very selfless things and also does stuff one would perceive as selfish. This made her an extremely lovable character to me. I believe her heart was always in the right place. The portrayal of this woman, the stories of some beautiful friendships, and a love affair that is a common thread through the book make it a very good read. It was a story I had never imagined during this time, although I am sure that it happened.
I read this on my kindle during bouts of insomnia and usually I read crazy fluff. For a change, I read this, as it had been on my kindle awhile. I’m glad I did, it was a wonderful journey.
Peace.
