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Eli's Promise
Eli's Promise: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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Eli's Promise: A Novel | Ronald H. Balson
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A well researched historical fiction book.

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Hana321
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Set in three different eras in history, this story follows Eli Rosen, a prominent Jewish merchant in Poland. Living in Łódź, Poland at the beginning of WW11, his wife, young son and himself are swept up in the Nazi machine. Trusting his fate to a shadowy figure in exchange for protection, his world slowly falls apart, and at the close of the war, Eli spends almost 2 decades hunting the man who sacrificed his family. An at times bittersweet tale.

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HAPPY PUB DAY!!

Ronald Balson has written another marvelous but heartbreaking story that begins in 1939 and ends in 1966.

Another well written book you won't want to miss if you are a fan of Mr. Balson and historical fiction. 4/5

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/y6evnq3y

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Monica5
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Historical Fiction set during WWII and the 1960's. Researched quite well, at times it felt like reading a history textbook, but I love history, so that didn't bother me but it might some. Comes out September 22nd.

Thanks Netgalley for the Kindle version of the book for my honest opinion and thoughts.

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THANK YOU, Sarah Schoof of @stmartinspress

I always enjoy Mr. Balson‘s books.

REVIEW WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 22.

#ronaldbalson

Butterfinger I love his books. I'm glad there is a new one. 4y
SilversReviews @Butterfinger Yes. LOVE his books. Thanks for your comment. 4y
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LinesUponAPage
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How many of you read a ton of Historical Fiction? Seems to me that most popular book/authors delve into WWII. I‘ve only read two books based in the US in the last few years that aren‘t WWII related. White City, and a book, I can‘t remember its name, based in New York during the Prohibition. This book, Eli‘s Promise is also WWII.
Which Historical Fiction have you read that isn‘t WWII?

Scochrane26 I don‘t really like the WW2 era unless it‘s an excellent book. I think I like the 1800‘s the best. 4y
LinesUponAPage @Scochrane26 i get that. 1800s? Which book has been your favorite so far? After this book I‘m off of reading WWII for a while. I‘m burned out. Best book i read was based on the Japanese Internment camp in California and Paris formed around two penpals. (edited) 4y
charl08 I guess how far back do you want to go - there are some amazing novels linked to Austen - I loved this one which reimagines P & P from a servant perspective. 4y
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Jerdencon I love Tudor England books 4y
PathfinderNicole I really like the Victorian era and I actually just finished this one! 4y
Deblovestoread I love historical fiction. These are ones I‘ve read and loved. 4y
Ruthiella I often like Historical Fiction set in the Victorian Era. (edited) 4y
Butterfinger I'm reading this book set in pre Civil War Chicago 4y
CarolynM Currently reading 4y
LinesUponAPage @charl08 That's very interesting, a servant's perspective!! I am going to add it to my ever-growing TBR. Thanks! 4y
LinesUponAPage @Jerdencon I've read one book (besides History books) surrounding Tudor England. I need to go back to that sometimes. Good choice of Era! 4y
LinesUponAPage @wanderinglynn I've read the Help. I know it's historical fiction however I've always considered it such a diverse read that I never place it as HF. I don't know why. It was really good. I wanted to smack so many people. That is the sign of a good book that makes you mad. Well, at least to me. lol 4y
LinesUponAPage @wanderinglynn great suggestions, Lynn! thanks. :)
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LinesUponAPage @PathfinderNicole sounds like a great book! I don't know If I read any HF from the Victorian Era. Does it count if it was strictly Fiction? 4y
LinesUponAPage @Kdgordon88 some great choices!!! I think I've only read Before We Were Yours. I've added all the rest to my TBR. Thanks! 4y
LinesUponAPage @Butterfinger Interesting era for a book. I will have to check it out. Thanks! Let me know how you like it. :) 4y
LinesUponAPage @Ruthiella I love Sarah Waters. So this book is definitely for me! thanks. 4y
LinesUponAPage @CarolynM you have a great eclectic group of eras. Thank you for sharing the book you like! Let me know how you like A Room Made of Leaves! 4y
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Tracey3
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This was an ARC from #netgalley. The author of this book early did his research. This may explain why the novel feels like a history textbook. There are a lot of facts within the story. Even when the characters speak to one another, they resemble actors in a commercial for medicine attempting to incorporate side effects and medical facts into a normal conversation. There are multiple timelines which kept me interested and invested in the story.