Review of ARC Edition eBook Pitor Barr is living a lie, pretending to be SS officer Konrad Hoffmann and marrying Hoffmann’s fiancé, Heidi. Her best friend, Gretchen, and her husband, Horst, are with them, but Horst is only pretending to be Pitor’s friend. it does not matter to Pitor; he will do everything necessary to keep up the pretense. Nazis murdered his wife, Mila, and stole his son, Jakup. And Pitor is determined to find his son. ========= Although this is the third book in the author’s A Million Miracles series, there is sufficient backstory here for readers new to the series. The story, set in the midst of World War Two and the Holocaust, grabs readers from the outset and keeps the pages turning as quickly as possible. Anchored by a strong sense of place, characters readers really care about, and a compelling plot, the unfolding narrative is not at all shy about describing the horrors of war, the brutality of German officers toward Jewish prisoners, and the continuall struggle for survival. The graphic descriptions of Kommandant Reinhard Woolf’s attacks on Steffi Seidel are difficult to read, but they fit within the context of the story being told. With some unexpected twists and turns in the plot, the story plays out, pitting the horrors of the Nazi regime against the faith of their tortured prisoners. Readers who enjoy historical fiction and/or World War Two tales will find much to appreciate in this difficult-to-set-aside tale of heartbreak and hope. Highly recommended. I received a free copy of this book from The Book Whisperer and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review. #AMillionMiracles #NetGalley
