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In the rubble of a broken continent, a girl must solve a mystery whose answers could rebuild her family—or break her completely, in this New York Times bestselling, critically acclaimed tour de force historical novel from Monica Hesse, author of Girl in the Blue Coat.
Germany, 1945. The soldiers who liberated the Gross-Rosen concentration camp said the war was over, but nothing feels over to eighteen-year-old Zofia Lederman. Her body has barely begun to heal, her mind feels broken. And her life is completely shattered: Three years ago, she and her younger brother, Abek, were the only members of their family to be sent to the right, away from the gas chambers of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Everyone else—her parents, her grandmother, radiant Aunt Maja—they went left.
Zofia's last words to her brother were a promise: Abek to Zofia, A to Z. When I find you again, we will fill our alphabet. Now her journey to fulfill that vow takes her through Poland and Germany, into a displaced persons camp where everyone she meets is trying to piece together a future from a painful past: Miriam, desperately searching for the twin she was separated from after they survived medical experimentation. Breine, a former heiress, who now longs only for a simple wedding with her new fiancé. And Josef, who guards his past behind a wall of secrets, and is beautiful and strange and magnetic all at once. But the deeper Zofia digs, the more impossible her search seems. How can she find one boy in a sea of the missing?
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Discover a powerful tale of resilience and hope in "They Went Left," the New York Times bestselling historical novel from acclaimed author Monica Hesse. Set in post-World War II Germany, this captivating story follows eighteen-year-old Zofia Lederman as she embarks on a gripping journey to uncover the truth about her family's fate.
In a world ravaged by war, Zofia's life is forever changed when she and her younger brother are separated from their loved ones and sent to different camps. Determined to fulfill a promise she made to her brother, Zofia sets out on a mission to reunite with him and rebuild their shattered family. As she navigates through Poland and Germany, she encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, each grappling with their own traumatic pasts and searching for a brighter future.
Monica Hesse's masterful storytelling draws readers into a beautifully crafted narrative that explores themes of resilience, love, and the indomitable human spirit. With exquisite attention to historical detail and a profound understanding of the impact of war on individuals and societies, "They Went Left" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those seeking a poignant tale of survival.
Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful prose of Monica Hesse's "They Went Left" and join Zofia on her quest to find her brother, a journey that will leave you breathless and deeply moved. Don't miss out on this critically acclaimed and emotionally resonant novel that will capture your heart from the very first page.
Get your copy of "They Went Left" today and embark on a transformative reading experience that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
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