The Light After the War

Inspired by an incredible true story of two Jewish friends who survived the Holocaust,this sweeping novel of love and friendship spans World War II from Budapest to Austria and the postwar years from Naples to Caracasperfect for fans of The German Girl and We Were the Lucky Ones. It is 1946 when Vera Frankel and her best friend Edith Ban arrive in Naples. Refugees from Hungarythey managed to escape from a train headed for Auschwitz and spent the rest of the war hiding on an Austrian farm. Nowthe two young women must start new lives abroad. Armed with a letter of recommendation from an American officerVera finds work at the United States embassy where she falls in love with Captain Anton Wight. But as Vera and Edith grapple with the aftermath of the warso too does Antonand when he suddenly disappearsVera is forced to change course. Their quest for a better life takes Vera and Edith from Naples to Ellis Island to Caracas as they start careersreunite with old friendsand rebuild their lives after terrible loss. Movingevocativeand compellingthis timely tale of true friendshiploveand survival will stay with you long after you turn the final page.