Lilac Girls
by Martha Hall Kelly
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly holds a highly rated rating of 4.31 out of 5, based on 42.4K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 487 pages.
About Lilac Girls
Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this debut novel reveals a story of love, redemption, and secrets that were hidden for decades. New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon. But Caroline’s world is forever changed when Hitler’s army invades Poland in September 1939—and then sets its sights on France. An ocean away from Caroline, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish teenager, senses her carefree youth disappearing as she is drawn deeper into her role as courier for the underground resistance movement. In a tense atmosphere of watchful eyes and suspecting neighbors, one false move can have dire consequences. For the ambitious young German doctor, Herta Oberheuser, an ad for a government medical position seems her ticket out of a desolate life. Once hired, though, she finds herself trapped in a male-dominated realm of Nazi secrets and power. The lives of these three women are set on a collision course when the unthinkable happens and Kasia is sent to Ravensbrück, the notorious Nazi concentration camp for women. Their stories cross continents—from New York to Paris, Germany, and Poland—as Caroline and Kasia strive to bring justice to those whom history has forgotten.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Martha Hall Kelly |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 487 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.31 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 42,421 |
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What genre is Lilac Girls?
Lilac Girls is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Lilac Girls worth reading?
Based on 42.4K reader ratings, Lilac Girls has an average score of 4.31 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Lilac Girls?
Lilac Girls has 487 pages.
Who wrote Lilac Girls?
Lilac Girls was written by Martha Hall Kelly. It was first published in 2016.
What is the ISBN for Lilac Girls?
The ISBN-13 for Lilac Girls is 9781101883080.0.
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