The Girl They Left Behind - Roxanne Veletzos

I liked that this picture was based on the story of the authors mother, and how as a young child her Jewish parents had to leave her in Budapest in order to escape.  Adopted by a young well off couple, she lives a comfortable world, with summer houses, grand pianos and pretty dresses.  However as the war advances times become tough.

It was nice to read a WWII novel that explores a different European experience and although I wasn't connecting with any of the characters I did enjoy getting lost in the story each night as I read the book. 4/5