A Sparrow in Terezin
- Fiction
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Published: 2015
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Publisher's Description
The Nazi regime claimed Terezin was a model camp, but when one London reporter lands behind its walls, she uncovers the horrors of this concentration camp that often served as a stop on the road to Auschwitz. In 1939 Kája Makovsky narrowly escaped Nazi-occupied Prague and was forced to leave behind her half-Jewish family. Three years later and now a reporter for The Daily Telegraph in England, Kája discovers the terror has followed her across the Channel in the shadowy form of the London Blitz. When she learns Jews are being exterminated by the thousands on the continent, she has no choice but to return to her mother city, risking her life to smuggle her family to freedom and peace. In the present day, w ith the grand opening of her new art gallery and a fairy–tale wedding just around the corner, Sera James feels like she’s stumbled into a charmed life—until a brutal legal battle against fiancé William Hanover threatens to destroy their future before it even begins. Connecting across a century through one little girl, these two women will discover a kinship that springs in even the darkest of times. In this tale of hope and survival, Sera and Kája must cling to the faith that sustains them and fight to protect all they hold dear–even if it means placing their own futures on the line. Praise for A Sparrow in Terezin “Gorgeous and heartrending, a WWII story packed with romance, bravery and sacrifice, interwoven with a modern-day thread.” —Melissa Tagg “Cambron’s detail to history shines as readers are transported seamlessly from the warm, sandy beaches of San Francisco’s coast to the frightening ambience of WWII Europe.” —Kate Breslin “A testament to the past... to a time of both unfathomable loss and courageous sacrifice that we should honor in our hearts and minds.” —Beth K. Vogt A follow-up to The Butterfly and the Violin Full-length novel (97,000 words) with two storylines: one set in World War II and the other in the present-day Sweet romance Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Endorsements (14)
“It's hard to even find words to describe the experience of reading A Sparrow in Terezin . . . and that's exactly what it was: an experience—moving, powerful, poignant. Kristy Cambron’s sophomore novel is gorgeous and heartrending, a World War II story packed with romance, bravery and sacrifice, interwoven with a modern-day thread. She has a permanent place on my must-read shelf.”
“Cambron is a marvelous new star in historical romance. A Sparrow in Terezin has it all: suspense, romance, World War II history, and a dual story line that doesn't let the reader catch her breath. Highly recommended!”
“Once again author Kristy Cambron weaves an amazing tapestry of past and present in her sophomore novel, A Sparrow in Terezin. In this beautifully written journey of faith, Sera and Kája are two women separated by time and circumstance, yet each must find the courage to trust and recapture love through God’s healing grace. Cambron’s detail to history shines as readers are transported seamlessly from the warm, sandy beaches of San Francisco’s coast to the frightening ambience of World War II Europe. I found her depiction of conditions at the Nazi concentration camp at Terezin to be well-researched and hauntingly accurate. A Sparrow in Terezin is a captivating story not to be missed!”
“In A Sparrow in Terezin Kristy Cambron’s poignant prose reminds us of the 15,000 children sent to Terezin Concentration Camp during World War II—fewer than 100 of those children survived. Cambron writes more than novels woven with both contemporary and historical story lines—although she does that with poignancy and realism. What Cambron has mastered is writing novels that are a testament to the past . . . to a time of both unfathomable loss and courageous sacrifice that we should honor in our hearts and minds.”
“A Sparrow in Terezin shines a light on a rare and precious beauty amidst the ashes of the Holocaust. Woven of equally compelling contemporary and historical threads, the story presents a fresh and haunting look at a part of World War II history I hadn’t been aware of—the children of Terezin. Main characters Sera and Kája captured my heart and made me care, keeping me up nights to see them through. A beautiful follow-up to Cambron’s debut!”
“Compelling, haunting, and impossible to put down, Kristy Cambron’s second novel in her Hidden Masterpiece Series is as intriguing and beautifully written as The Butterfly and the Violin. Two stories in two time periods, skillfully woven, began with the unexpected and kept me turning pages to the very end . . . Highly recommended.”
“Kristy Cambron has created a beautiful story of parallel journeys: one during World War II, the other during modern day . . . This is a story that will embrace readers who love a mix of modern and historic, romance with emotion, beauty with an awareness that God sees every sparrow.”
“Cambron’s debut novel is rife with history, faith, and hope. It will entrance readers with its poignant poignant characters, intriguing plot, and unpredictable love story.”
“Fresh. Fascinating. Unforgettable. The Butterfly and the Violin is a masterpiece of a debut. From stunning cover to satisfying conclusion, this poignant novel marks Kristy Cambron as an author to watch.”
“The Butterfly and the Violin held me captive from first note to final moment. Just like the beautiful violin Adele plays, Cambron lyrically weaves words and emotions, carries you through a simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting story, and leaves you yearning for more. Absolutely spellbinding!”
“The Butterfly and the Violin is a powerful debut novel that weaves together a touching contemporary story with dramatic events in World War II. A compelling plot and an intriguing cast of characters illustrate that even in the darkest times, when evil seems impossible to overcome, hope can be found through trusting God and using our gifts as an act of worship. Readers of historical fiction will be captivated by this inspiring novel!”
“Gorgeous and heartrending, a WWII story packed with romance, bravery and sacrifice, interwoven with a modern-day thread.”
“Cambron’s detail to history shines as readers are transported seamlessly from the warm, sandy beaches of San Francisco’s coast to the frightening ambience of WWII Europe.”
“A testament to the past . . . to a time of both unfathomable loss and courageous sacrifice that we should honor in our hearts and minds.”
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