Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly is a World War II novel that tells the story of Polish young women who were sent to Ravensbruck, a concentration camp exclusively for women.
It also is the story of an American socialite who works tirelessly to help those who are affected by the war. It is a story that is well worth reading. In fact it is well worth researching how Kelly came about writing this novel when she visited the real life home of Caroline Ferriday, one of the heroines of the story.
Kelly has since gone on to publish two more novels, The Lost Roses, a prequel to Lilac Girls, and Sunflower Sisters which takes place during the Civil War.
Her latest book, coming in April of this year is Golden Doves which centers around post WWII, and two female spies who hunt down a Nazi doctor.
I had the pleasure of attending a book talk given by Kelly a few years ago in Dallas. I always enjoy author talks, and am inspired and fascinated by their writing process.
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