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Imprisoned for teaching Jewish orphans in secret for the resistance, she doesn't hesitate to join the rebellion. Every night on the way back to her hut, she looks up at the stars, the only witness to their plan to blow up the crematoria buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe women can only smuggle a teaspoonful of the gunpowder at a time. But Adela knows from her time in the Warsaw ghetto what incredible feats can be achieved with courage and patience. Thinking of home reminds her of her darling brother, \u003cstrong\u003eAzriel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eIzabel\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was like a sister to her. She has no idea what happened to them when she was caught, if they are even still alive. But she must keep doing whatever she can to resist. She has to make them proud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the day of the attack draws near, Adela is utterly stunned when she comes face to face with her beloved brother. Pale and hunched, but alive. Her heart soars as she hugs him tightly. Maybe it's a sign, and there is hope for them after all. 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I was\u003cstrong\u003e captivated, intrigued, and felt every single one of these emotions \u003c\/strong\u003ethese characters felt... \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect and so touching\u003c\/strong\u003e... An\u003cstrong\u003e incredible read\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eHauntingly beautiful\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eI got goosebumps and I'm still thinking about it\u003c\/strong\u003e...\u003cstrong\u003e My heart will ache for a long time\u003c\/strong\u003e for the characters... \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003e@cherisereadsxo\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eHeartbreaking and gripping\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003ehad me in tears\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eOne that I will not forget anytime soon\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eI could not stop reading from the moment I started\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eUnputdownable\u003c\/strong\u003e...\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eabsolute must read \u003c\/strong\u003efor historical fiction fans.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the Kleenex box nearby because you will surely need it. \u003cstrong\u003eI wish I could give ten stars to this phenomenal story.\u003c\/strong\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePage Turners\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This was \u003cstrong\u003ethe easiest 5 stars I've ever awarded a historical fiction book!\u003c\/strong\u003e...\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCurham is \u003cstrong\u003edefinitely at the top of her game\u003c\/strong\u003e and her ability to sweep readers into German-occupied Europe is \u003cstrong\u003eabsolutely stellar. \u003c\/strong\u003eI've read many books centered around the resistance movement during WW2, but \u003cstrong\u003ethis book stands heads above the majority!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 430\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.96 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 26, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774145233184,"sku":"9781835251775","price":20.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/99dbc7d0bda7a1ab0ea9c807357c0d53.webp?v=1780441753","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-stars-are-our-witness-a-totally-gripping-epic-and-emotional-world-war-2-page-turner-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}