The Goddess of Warsaw
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“Utterly gripping. . . a transformative and immersive story so powerful and captivating that I could not put it down. . . . Truly one of the best books I’ve read.”—Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish
“Lisa Barr's new historical fiction, The Goddess of…
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Beautifully written and meticulously researched, this story is so much more than your typical WWII-focused book. Lisa Barr has created a complex, nuanced, and ferociously principled character in Lena Browning. The story is full of suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. What struck me especially about the book is that even amidst all the death, destruction, and violence that was happening in the world during the time most of the story takes place, Barr manages to weave in so much beauty, sensuality, and love. This book is a tour de force, and I'm grateful I…
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