This is another brilliant story. Yes there are sad bits but also well constructed and the sad, horrid bits are dealt with respectfully and with compassion. This is the second book in a series of two and it compliments the first book, although it could be read on its own. Essentially this is a coming of age drama set against the backdrop of a changing Europe of the 1930s and 1940s. Mimi the young girl is being raised by her Grandmother. It was brave to have Nick sent to Ukraine to be Babi Yar, a massacre on the outskirts of Kiev and to have him refuse to carryout the shootings that he was commanded to fulfil, For this reason, it might not be suitable for young teenagers. On the other hand, the chosen route taken for Mimi and Nick to meet again was genius. The story is well constructed and although it has its sadness embedded in the ending, there is also a lot of happiness. I applaud Roberta for constructing another beautiful story. Thank you for the advance copy from Netgalley and Storm Publishing. This is my honest and freely given opinions.

This was another sad story. A family who had been living in America decided to return to Europe., dropping off a young Jewish girl at her grandmothers in Paris. Her mother had died in the US. They then continued their journey to Germany. This was the time of the rise of Hitler and the start of the Jewish holocaust. The rest is history but the story does have a happy ending. One of those stories that leaves you in bits!!