Book Review
Lana’s War
Anita Abriel
Paris 1943: Lana Antanova is on her way to see her husband with the thrilling news that she is pregnant. But when she arrives at the convent where he teaches music, she’s horrified to see Gestapo officers execute him for hiding a Jewish girl in the piano.
A few months later,
grieving both her husband and her lost pregnancy, Lana is shocked when she’s
approached to join the resistance on the French Riviera. As the daughter of a
Russian countess, Lana has the perfect background to infiltrate the émigré
community of Russian aristocrats who socialize with German officers, including
the man who killed her husband.
Lana’s cover story
makes her the mistress of Guy Pascal, a wealthy Swiss industrialist and fellow
resistance member, in whose villa in Cap Ferrat she lives. Together, they
gather information on upcoming raids and help members of the Jewish community
escape. Consumed by her work, she doesn’t expect to become attached to a young
Jewish girl or wonder about the secrets held by the man whose house she shares.
And as the Nazis’ deadly efforts intensify, her intention to protect those
around her may put them all at risk instead.
With Anita Abriel’s
“heartfelt and memorable” (Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author) storytelling, Lana’s War is a sweeping
and suspenseful tale of survival and second chances during some of the darkest
days of history.
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My 5-Star Review:
In 1943, Lana’s entire life falls apart when she is witness to the murder of her husband by the Gestapo. Grieving, Lana agrees to join the resistance and goes to the French Riviera where she is thought to be the mistress of a wealthy Swiss industrialist named Guy Pascal. With her new connections, she can openly spy on German officers and help the resistance save the lives of many Jewish people in the area. But her new life of espionage puts not only her life in danger, but she also risks losing her heart to the handsome Guy.
Lana’s War is an intriguing story of one woman’s loss and how she finds a way to get her revenge while learning to love again. I’ve read dozens of WWII stories lately, and this was one of my favorites. Intrigue, suspense, and romance – what more could you want? Highly recommended.
About the Author:
Anita Abriel was born in Sydney, Australia. She received a BA in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing from Bard College, and attended UC Berkeley's Masters in Creative Writing program. She lives in California with her family and is the author of The Light After the War which was inspired by her mother's story of survival during WWII.
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