The Melody of the Soul by Liz Tolsma Review

Travel back in time to 1943 and meet Anna Zadok, a Jewish Christian and concert violinist whose career is ended because of Nazi occupation in Prague. Don't miss the new historical novel, The Melody of the Soul, by Liz Tolsma. Though musical instruments have been declared illegal, Anna defiantly continues to play the violin. But Officer Horst Engel, quartered in Anna's flat and dissatisfied with German ideology, enjoys her soothing music. When Anna and her grandmother face deportation, Horst risks everything to protect them.

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About the book: Anna has one chance for survival-and it lies in the hands of her mortal enemy. It's 1943 and Anna Zadok, a Jewish Christian living in Prague, has lost nearly everything. Most of her family has been deported, and the Nazi occupation ended her career as a concert violinist. Now Anna is left to care for her grandmother, and she'll do anything to keep her safe-a job that gets much harder when Nazi officer Horst Engel is quartered in the flat below them. Though musical instruments have been declared illegal, Anna defiantly continues to play the violin. But Horst, dissatisfied with German ideology, enjoys her soothing music. When Anna and her grandmother face deportation, Horst risks everything to protect them. Anna finds herself falling in love with the handsome officer and his brave heart. But what he reveals might stop the music forever. Learn more and purchase a copy. About the Author: Best-selling novelist Liz Tolsma is the author of several World War II novels and prairie romance novellas. She also works as a freelance editor. She lives in a semirural area of Wisconsin with her husband and two daughters. Her son serves with the US Marines. All of their chidlren came to them through international adoption. Her other passions include walking, gardening, camping, and reading. Find out more about Liz at http://www.liztolsma.com. My Review: This is a great WWII book that will leave you wondering how people survived through this period in history, There were so many innocent lives lost and so many others that did heroic deeds on a daily basis that it is hard to imagine every day life. The author does a great job of bringing her characters to life and giving me a glimpse into how these characters lived. I felt for Anna and I felt for her family. Not so much for her soldier boyfriend. However as he helped her more, I started to realize that he was nicer then I thought. I also liked the ending and am glad that this is the first book in a new series. I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy, all opinions are my own.