In Berlin, Hanni Kohn‘s husband was murdered during a riot outside a Jewish hospital in which he worked as a doctor. Hanni realizes that she must stay to protect her dying mother while finding a way to save her her 12 year old daughter, Lea.This is unlike any other historical novel written about WWII. The characters, experiences and connections are rich and substantial. With any story during this time period, there is pain and loss and redemption.