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Karolina's Twins
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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In the tradition of The Nightingale, Sarah's Key, and Lilac Girls, comes a saga inspired by true events of a Holocaust survivors quest to return to Poland and fulfill a promise, from Ronald H. Balson, author of the international bestseller Once We Were Brothers. She made a promise in desperation Now it's time to keep it Lena Woodward, elegant and poised, has lived a comfortable life among Chicago Society since she immigrated to the US and began a new life at the end of World War II. But now something has resurfaced that Lena cannot ignore: an unfulfilled promise she made long ago that can no longer stay buried. Driven to renew the quest that still keeps her awake at night, Lena enlists the help of lawyer Catherine Lockhart and private investigator Liam Taggart. Behind Lenas stoic facade are memories that will no longer be contained. She begins to recount a tale, harkening back to her harrowing past in Nazi-occupied Poland, of the bond she shared with her childhood friend Karolina. Karolina was vivacious and beautiful, athletic and charismatic, and Lena has cherished the memory of their friendship her whole life. But there is something about the story that is unfinished, questions that must be answered about what is true and what is not, and what Lena is willing to risk to uncover the past. Has the real story been hidden these many years? And if so, why? Two girls, coming of age in a dangerous time, bearers of secrets that only they could share. Just when you think there could not be anything new to ferret out from World War II comes a spellbinding new novel by the bestselling author of Once We Were Brothers and Saving Sophie. In this richly woven tale of love, survival and resilience during some of the darkest hours, the unbreakable bond between girlhood friends will have consequences into the future and beyond. ~~~ Readers who crave more books like Balsons Once We Were Brothers and Kristin Hannahs bestselling The Nightingale will be enthralled by Karolinas Twins. Booklist (starred review)
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Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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TODAY‘S PROMPT: TWINS

HISTORICAL FICTION - WORLD WAR II - HOLOCAUST

Re-telling your nightmare of living in occupied Poland during WWII would stir up emotions that I would want to forget, but Lena Scheinman Woodward wanted it told. 

Flowed very nicely, and was another well-researched book by Mr. Balson. 

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Eggs I read Once We Were Brothers, good writer ✍🏻 👏🏻👌🏼 4mo
SilversReviews @Eggs Yes. Heartwrenching but good. I have read almost every one of his books. 4mo
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Pmoracz
Pmoracz
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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Good book based on a concentration camp survivor‘s experience. It is not a biographical account and parts of the book are the author‘s imagination. Other parts are based on history. Enjoyed it , especially a twist towards the end that I hadn‘t expected.

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Karla2
Karla2
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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Beautiful story, I was not expecting the ending. Amazing book.

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JulAnna
JulAnna
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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I am glad it is Friday, but I would #ratherbereading right now! Looking forward to the end of the day when I can curl up with this 📚and some🍷!

Rudis Such a cute mug! 6y
JulAnna @Rudis Thanks! My daughter got it for me and it reminds me of her 💕 6y
SilversReviews I liked this book. 6y
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Loric
Loric
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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Another well researched book by Ronald Balson this story follows a dual timeline of WWII and present day and solicits the assistance of characters PI Liam Taggert and his lawyer wife Catherine to solve the mystery of the fate of Karolina‘s twins.

While a work of fiction, the story is inspired by the life of Holocaust survivor, Fay Scharf Waldman and tells a richly woven tale of bravery, love, resilience and survival.

Eggs I like Balson 😊 6y
Loric Me too!!! 6y
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bookandcat
bookandcat
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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#backpackeurope travelogue *fictional*
Country 38: Poland (the motherland)! I slid down a mountain slide in Zakopane, visited Wieliczka salt mine (amazing sculptures) and Krakow including Wawel Castle, paid my respects at Auschwitz and more. All pics taken by me IRL!
This book was very moving and Lena's and Karolina's' tenacity during the Holocaust was astounding. I liked the courtroom drama too! I met Balson; he autographed my book. Nice guy. 4/5

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Sharpeipup
Sharpeipup
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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Finally! A good book!

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MeJeMiller
MeJeMiller
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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I had a long drive cross state so I did the audio. Really good. I tend to like narrative stories like this.

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SilversReviews
SilversReviews
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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Today's Word: Soulful

KAROLINA'S TWINS by Ronald H. Balson tells a soulful, heart wrenching tale of Lena during WWII in occupied Poland. #Yesvember17 #YESvember @Libby1

https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2016/09/karolinas-twins-by-ronald-h-balson.htm...

AmyG This was a wonderful book. 6y
SilversReviews @AmyG It was. Have you read his other books? 6y
AmyG @SilversReviews I haven't. More for my TBR! 6y
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SilversReviews @AmyG oh...I hear you. Too many here as well. 6y
Libby1 @SilversReviews - I am REALLY behind on my own photo challenge! I promise I‘ll try to respond to all your lovely posts in the next few days. ☺️ 6y
SilversReviews @Libby1 no worries. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 6y
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BethFishReads
BethFishReads
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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Shiny & new to the house. Love the cover of this one! All four of today's books call to me. #TBRTuesday

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Librarylady
Librarylady
Karolina's Twins: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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Just getting ready for bed and picking out a new book to start. This is what's up for tonight's reading.

Alisnazzy I want to read this just because Prague is on the cover (though the description of the book says it takes place in Poland which is weird). Looking forward to your review! 8y
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