I finished this book in two sittings, what a story, I mean book one is so so good and book two is written a slightly softer tone, but still a page turner.

This time we follow Rosa, her father Fritz and mother. Their relationship with each other is strained for so many reasons. Her father who is a doctor working with/for the Nazis and entertaining them being a huge weight on their shoulders. Where his reasons strong enough? We see Rosa’s perspective from her time on the ship, anxiously waiting to hear if she’d be back in Nazi Germany or would another country take her and her family in.

Finally, taken in as a refugee in London things are dire but she does what she can to improve their lives, since her parents’ wont. Her strength comes from the green emerald shard and her longing to see Sophie, Hannah and Rachel again.

Sharing space with orthodox jews comes with its own insight since her family aren’t orthodox, learning a new language to improve her employment chances is all she can do. Ending up at Port Erin, seeing her parents through new eyes, the journey is just beginning. Wonderful, well written. A recommended read.

Book Description:

Rosa’s blood runs cold. He hasn’t seen her yet, but she would recognize those blue eyes anywhere. Will he reveal her secret? And if he does, how will she ever survive?

Germany, 1939: When Rosa Herzelfeld boards the SS St Louis, she doesn’t believe its promise of freedom. Surely there can be no escape from the Nazis, not even on the other side of the world. Besides, she knows that no matter how far she travels, there is no escaping her past…

When the ship is refused entry to Cuba, Rosa finds herself penniless and alone in England. Desperately trying to make this strange country home, the last thing she expects is to fall in love. But when she meets fellow refugee Peter, she is surprised by how quickly his gentle smile and warm brown eyes help her forget the horrors she left behind.

As their affection deepens, Rosa grows fearful. Should she tell Peter about the terrible decisions she was forced to make to survive in Germany, or simply pray he never finds out? Deep down, she begins to realise that she must tell him the truth…

But before she can, Rosa is sent to a remote internment camp on the Isle of Man. And when fate finally reunites her with Peter, her past is threatening to catch up with her. With time running out before her secret is revealed, Rosa must make an impossible choice…

This second book in the Emerald Sisters series tells a heartbreaking and unforgettable story about hope, second chances and the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for fans of The Orphan Sisters and My Name is Eva.

Author Bio:

Kate Hewitt is the author of many romance and women’s fiction novels. A former New Yorker and now an American ex-pat, she lives in a small town on the Welsh border with her husband, five children, and their overly affectionate Golden Retriever. Whatever the genre, she enjoys telling stories that tackle real issues and touch people’s lives.

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