Inspired by real-life events during the second world war including the horrifying conditions of the concentration camp in Auschwitz, Lane has created a truly gripping story showing the strength of many unsung heros, and in this case especially a dedicated midwife Emilia and doctor Aleksy.
The story is told partly based in London in 1995 and partly in the occupied Poland in 1942. The two story lines are beautifully woven together to one very strong and emotional plot.
The war is raging and Poland is occupied by the Germans. Working as a midwife Emilia is allowed to move around a bit more freely than others in her village. To her, a mother is a mother no matter what religious background they may have and as such she's putting herself in constant danger visiting also the many hidden Jewish families.
All is going well, until it isn't. Betrayal is the worst and she is suddenly on a packed train straight to Auschwitz. Due to her occupation she one of the "lucky ones" who isn't instantly sent to the shower block. During her time in the camp she's trying to make life a little bit better for the pregnant women.
True historic facts are crucial, but I think that it's with stories like this one and others inspired by the true events, that we are more likely to remember the past!
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