Prague, 1939. As Nazi forces close in, Eva faces an unthinkable choice: to send her young daughter, Miriam, away—alone—to escape the terror. It’s the only way to save her, even if it means never seeing her again. But Eva has a secret from her past, one that could cost her everything if it’s discovered.
In London, Pamela offers shelter to refugee children arriving from Europe. When one frightened little girl is left unclaimed, Pamela takes her in, not knowing how deeply their lives will become intertwined.
As war rages and the world fractures, two women—separated by circumstance but united in courage—must confront love, loss, and the true cost of doing what’s right.
Inspired by the real stories of Holocaust child refugees, this is a poignant novel of resilience and quiet heroism.
