Book 1- The Orphan's Tale
The Orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff 342 pages. Started on January 08, 2024 and finished on January 14, 2024. Chosen by none other than The Queen herself, my Grandma Emily. A solid seven days to finish a tale of two women during one of the world's most deadly wars. My personal rating of this novel is a solid 5 stars. Summary (spoiler alert) Two women just trying to survive in a time in history where it's dangerous to just be who you are. if can get you killed OR it can get you killed. Noa was cast out by her parents when they learned she is pregnant; one, out of wedlock. Two, the child's father is a German soldier. She leaves home with nowhere to go. She finds sanctuary in a girl's home for women who's children will be sent to live and be raised by German families. A shed of hope gives Noa the strength to say goodbye to her child if she must. When the child is undoubtly born with features unwelcomed to society, he is takem from her and never seen again. She ...