The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
Rating: 4.5
Historical Fiction
This novel was based on a true story that took place in France during World War II. Eva, the daughter of Polish Jews, flees Paris with her mother after her father is captured and taken to prison. They settle in a small town near the Swiss border where members of the community help people (mostly children) hide and eventually cross the border to safety.
Eva, who has artistic talent, becomes a forger of papers needed to change the identities of those seeking to flee. During her work with The Resistance, she falls in love, risks her life, and experiences many heartbreaking events. She insists on recording the true identities of the children whose names were changed so that after the war they might be reunited with their families.
This book was a page-turner. My only two complaints are that too many things seemed tied up in a bow, and too many people told Eva, "It's not your fault." These two things did not stop me from enjoying this book very much. Highly recommend it if you liked The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.
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