The Lost Wife
By Alyson Richman
- Release Date: 2011-09-06
- Genre: Historical Romance
Description
A rapturous novel of star-crossed love in a time of war—from the international bestselling author of The Secret of Clouds.
During the last moments of calm in prewar Prague, Lenka, a young art student, and Josef, who is studying medicine, fall in love. With the promise of a better future, they marry—only to have their dreams shattered by the imminent Nazi invasion. Like so many others, they are torn apart by the currents of war.
Now a successful obstetrician in America, Josef has never forgotten the wife he believes died in the war. But in the Nazi ghetto of Terezín, Lenka survived, relying on her skills as an artist and the memories of a husband she would never see again. Then, decades later and thousands of miles away, an unexpected encounter in New York leads to an inescapable glance of recognition, and the realization that providence has given Lenka and Josef one more chance.
From the glamorous ease of life in Prague before the occupation to the horrors of Nazi Europe, The Lost Wife explores the power of first love, the resilience of the human spirit, and our capacity to remember.
Reviews
A very different viewpoint!
5By rgb/3813Such a touching and different look at what some endured because of the war. Unlike any other I’ve read and I felt so much emotion. It was more personal than any other account and I couldn’t put it down.Beautifully written
5By Sandy skatesWhat a beautifully executed story. A priceless reading experience. I shall now be reading all of this author’s books. Beautifully written.The Lost Wife
5By GWYNEDD READERBeautifully written. Beautiful love story.Good read
5By chuckleedeeIntriguing, well written, historical and emotionalThe Lost Wife
5By AvidReaderWV6Absolute fantasticThe lost wife
5By JenneneJThis so personalized the horror of the Third Reich, the inhumanity that "normal" Germans were able to display, the soaring spirits of the victims, and the shadows that remained in their souls. A youthful love remains, whether you married young and lived happily for fifty years, or a careless passion of early, half forgotten romance. Those of us who found each other young and have lived together, for, in my case 53 years, are blessed beyond belief! This review is by an almost Christian (caring God? I think not), who carries a heaviness in the heart for all the evil done in the name of religion.The lost wife
5By Koffee60This book was recommend by my daughter....who loved this book too.... I could not put it down! It keep my attention and was very fast reading....!The Lost Wife
5By Could not stop readingI couldn't put the book down as soon as I started reading it. A most beautiful love story but so heartbreaking for what they had to endure during the War. The story draws you in right away and won't let you go. I would highly recommend it for anyone.A wonderful read
5By HoffmansrcAn engrossing book and a deeply engaging story.Powerful and beautifully written love story.
5By jacqhershI couldn't put this book down! I was drawn to the main characters, their passionate love story, their courage and their tale of survival during WWII. A "must-read!"The Lost Wife
5By DiDiFLWhat a beautiful read! I couldn't put the book down! I cannot wait to read more of Alyson's books! Thank you.Great read
5By Nikkibee09Enjoyed this novel so much!Daughter of a surviver
5By RichardEvaI am the daughter of a 95 year lady who was born in checoslovakia, in a city called Teplitz, but studied in prage, she imigrated to Chile in 1939, leaving her mother behind,( she died in concentrarion camp) . So this book as touched me very much, I can see her walking in Prage while she was studing there, She has told us about the war and the difficult time she had to get the papers to get out of checoslovakia, thank to CHILE she and her sister were able to survive. Great bookWow
5By ClutterlessBeautiful in composition and content. Vivid without exploitation.The Lost Wife
5By AshermcoAlyson Richman writes with a most remarkable style that evokes a feeling within me that is hard to describe. Even thought it is a novel and I am aware of the Holocaust and the infamous beings that carried out the atrocities, I did not tire reading of it again. I just loved the book. Alan Sherman Chairman International Jewish Sports Hall of FameThe Lost Wife
5By LT4Could not put it down. WWii in Czechoslovakia. Beautiful love story entwined with the perils of the holocaust.
