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The Lost Letter

The Lost Letter

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A heart-breaking, heart-warming historical novel of love and survival inspired by real resistance workers during World War II Austria, and the mysterious love letter that connects generations of Jewish families. For readers of The Nightingale, Lilac Girls, and Sarah's Key.

Austria, 1938.
Kristoff is a young apprentice to a master Jewish stamp engraver. When his teacher disappears during Kristallnacht, Kristoff is forced to engrave stamps for the Germans, and simultaneously works alongside Elena, his beloved teacher's fiery daughter, and with the Austrian resistance to send underground messages and forge papers. As he falls for Elena amidst the brutal chaos of war, Kristoff must find a way to save her, and himself.

Los Angeles, 1989.
Katie Nelson is going through a divorce and while cleaning out her house and life in the aftermath, she comes across the stamp collection of her father, who recently went into a nursing home. When an appraiser, Benjamin, discovers an unusual World War II-era Austrian stamp placed on an old love letter as he goes through her dad's collection, Katie and Benjamin are sent on a journey together that will uncover a story of passion and tragedy spanning decades and continents, behind the just fallen Berlin Wall.

A beautiful, poignant and devastating novel, The Lost Letter shows the lasting power of love.

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ISBN13: 9780399185670
ISBN10: 0399185674
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication Year: 2017
Format: Hardcover

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  • One Line Summary

    Historical love, war, and familial legacy intertwined.

  • Who is this book for?

    This book is a touching blend of history and heartfelt storytelling, perfect if you love stories about resilience and love across generations. It offers a vivid glimpse into World War II Austria and the ripple effects that love and bravery can have through time. Readers often find themselves captivated by its emotional depth and historical richness.

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