Milia Gottestein-Lasker is head of the Survivor’s Campaign, an organization founded by her family to bring Nazi war criminals to justice. She is trying to pass on the responsibility for running the organization, but when she is invited to be the keynote speaker at a Holocaust conference in Lithuania, she accepts. She is not eager to visit Lithuania and unsure of Dr. Darius Vidas, who invited her, but the invitation meshes with her personal agenda.
This is historical fiction based on a true story. It was well written, but I found it a hard book to read. I wasn’t familiar with the genocide perpetrated on the Lithuanian Jews. It was eye opening. The story as historical fiction highlights some of the personal tragedy that is obscured by an historical treatment. I thought it an excellent job.
The background was well described. I also found the information about the country interesting. I was less enthusiastic about the character of Milia. She opens the book angry and continues in that vein. It is understandable, but difficult to relate to. If you are interested in WWII and the scars that are still visible today, I recommend this book.
Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for this review copy.
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