About the book
Reminiscent of Diane Ackerman’s The Zookeeper’s Wife, this stunning novel draws from true accounts to shine a light on a period of Holland’s darkest history and bravest heroes.
1942. As war rips through the heart of Holland, childhood friends Josie van Rees and Eliese Linden partner with a few daring citizens to rescue Eliese’s son and hundreds of other Jewish children who await deportation in a converted theater in Amsterdam. But amid their resistance work, Josie and Eliese’s dangerous secrets could derail their friendship and their entire mission. When the enemy finds these women, only one will escape.
Seventy-five years later, Ava Drake begins to suspect that her great-grandfather William Kingston was not the World War II hero he claimed to be. Her work as director of the prestigious Kingston Family Foundation leads her to Landon West’s Ugandan coffee plantation, and Ava and Landon soon discover a connection between their families. As Landon’s great-grandmother shares the broken pieces of her story, Ava must confront the greatest loss in her own life―and powerful members of the Kingston family who will do anything to keep the truth buried.
Illuminating the story and strength of these women, award-winning author Melanie Dobson transports readers through time and place, from World War II Holland to contemporary Uganda, in this rich and inspiring novel.
My thoughts:
It has been awhile since I have read a novel penned by Ms. Dobson, but I was immediately drawn to this cover and when I saw it was a time-slip novel, I thought it would be fantastic. I was so right in my thinking because this book is utterly amazing.
From the first page until the very last page, I was completely caught up in this beautifully crafted story.
Josie von Rees and Elise Linden who were once childhood friends are reunited in painful and turbulent tines in 1942 as they work together with other citizens to save hundreds of Jewish children from further horror than what they were already experiencing. The bravery these women had was incredible and I cheered for them as they continued their commitment to saving so many lives .It was uplifting to see people filled with love when so many were filled with hatred.
This book kept me reading long into the night but I simply had to know what would happen and how it would all be tied to Ava Drake and her family. The characters have stayed with me since I have finished this book and I know that they will for quite some time.
Memories of Glass is a thoroughly researched and impeccably written novel which is why I recommend it.
I received a copy of this book form the publisher through Netgalley and was under no obligation to write a review. All opinions are my own.
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