Ellen Marie Wiseman is the acclaimed author of What She Left Behind, The Plum Tree, Coal River and The Life She Was Given. Her novels have been translated and published in 17 territories across the world. Born and raised in Three Mile Bay, a tiny hamlet in Northern New York, Ellen lives on the shores of Lake Ontario with her husband and three dogs. She loves to cook, travel, garden, watch movies, and spend time with her children and grandchildren. For more, visit- www.ellenmariewiseman.com.
A touching story of heroism and loss, a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love to transcend the most unthinkable circumstances. Deft storytelling and rich characters make this a highly memorable read and a worthy addition to the narratives of the Holocaust and Second World War. --Pam Jenoff, author of The Ambassador's Daughter Wiseman eschews the genre's usual military conflicts of daily life during wartime, lending an intimate and compelling poignancy to this intriguing debut. --Publishers Weekly Ellen Marie Wiseman weaves a story of intrigue, terror, and love from a perspective not often seen in Holocaust novels. --Jewish Book World