The Light After the War

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Inspired by the true story of one woman's extraordinary journey to forge a new life after escaping a train bound for Auschwitz.

In 1946 twoyoungHungarian refugees arrive in Naples after losing everyone they loved before the war. Vera Frankel and her best friend, Edith Ban, are haunted by their terrifying escape from a train headed for Auschwitz after their mothers threw them from the carriage, promising they would follow. But instead the girls find themselves alone in a frozen, alien land. They manage to find refuge and barter for their lives by working on an isolated farm in Austria until the end of the war.

Armed with a letter of recommendation from an American general, Vera finds work and new hope at the United States Embassy and, despite her best intentions, falls in love the handsome and enigmatic Captain Anton Wight. But when Anton suddenly disappears, Vera is forced to drastically change course. Their quest to rebuild their lives takes Vera and Edith from Naples to Ellis Island to Venezuela and finally Sydney as they carve out careers and find love.

Heartbreakingly moving and compelling, The Light After the War is inspired by the true story of the authors Holocaust survivor mother.
Praise forThe Light After the War

You will be swept away by this fast-paced, heartbreaking and hopeful tale of friendship, family, second chances and the enduring power of love, based on the true story of the authors mother in war-torn Europe.Kristin Harmel, bestselling author ofThe Room on Rue Amelie

A heartfelt and memorable tale of family, love, resilience and the triumph of human spirit. Pam Jenoff, bestselling author ofThe Lost Girls of Paris

'There is so much inThe Light After the Warthat truly shines:Unforgettable love, family, faithand the courageous resolve of two young women to mend their lives and seek new beginnings in a world tragically changed. Fans of historical fiction are sure to devour this tale of hope, reinvention and the power of friendship to heal the hearts deepest wounds.'Roxanne Veletzos, author ofThe Girl They Left Behind

Heartbreakingly moving and compelling a testament to the power of humanity, to those people who even after unspeakable horrors and loss, still believe in the beauty and wonder of love, hope and friendship. Better Reading

Author Bio

Anita Abriel was born in Sydney, Australia. She received a BA in English literature with a minor in creative writing from Bard College. She is the internationally bestselling author ofThe Light After theWar,LanasWar, andA Girl During the War. She lives in California with her family.