Hello all!
I hope everyone had a happy holiday. Today I bring to you The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan. I was graciously given a copy by the publisher (no review was required). Here's a synopsis from Goodreads:
London, 1933
At first glance, Austrian opera singer Elsa Mayer-Braun has little in common with the young English typist she encounters on tour. Yet she and Hattie Featherstone forge an instant connection—and strike a dangerous alliance. Using their friendship as a cover, they form a secret society with a daring goal: to rescue as many Jews as possible from Nazi persecution.
Though the war’s outbreak threatens Elsa and Hattie’s network, their efforts attract the covert attention of the British government, offering more opportunities to thwart the Germans. But Elsa’s growing fame as Hitler’s favorite opera singer, coupled with her secret Jewish ancestry, make her both a weapon and a target—until her future, too, hangs in the balance.
From the glamorous stages of Covent Garden and Salzburg to the horrors of Bergen-Belsen, two ordinary women swept up by the tide of war discover an extraordinary friendship—and the courage to save countless lives.
This was one of those books where I felt the characters were so real. I also found that it was one of those rare times where I didn't want to "leave" them at the end of the book. I've read other books that take place during that horrible time in history and I am always so saddened. I think it's important that authors write about this and educate as many as they can about this topic.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the storyline, the characters and the way everything was described. I thought it was perfectly paced and honestly, I would like to see more about these characters!
Thank you to the publisher for this opportunity. It was a great book and it's available now! I hope you all have a Happy New Year!
