Roberta Kagan

"Mimi, it's me. Nick," he whispered, his Nazi uniform a mockery of the boy who once promised to protect her. She stared through her tears at eyes she'd never forgotten-now belonging to the enemy. When the Nazis invade Paris, the peaceful world Mimi shares with her beloved grandmother Chloe-is shattered forever. In a single, brutal day, police tear through their neighborhood, ripping Jewish families from their homes and destroying lives built over generations. As grandmother and granddaughter face the unthinkable horrors of Nazi-occupied France, an unexpected figure from Mimi's past emerges-someone who could be salvation or destruction. Nick, the childhood friend who once held her heart, now bears the swastika armband. But beneath the Reich insignia lies a man haunted by his choices, desperate to find redemption in the darkness. From a converted department store turned prison where Mimi is forced to sort stolen treasures to the camps where innocents face unspeakable evil, love becomes the most dangerous-and powerful-force of all. Based on true events during the Nazi occupation of Paris, this is a devastating story of impossible choices, unexpected courage, and bonds that transcend even war itself from USA Today bestselling author Roberta Kagan.

Molodoj vrach Ernst poluchaet predlozhenie, kotoroe izmenit ego zhizn: stat uchenikom tainstvennogo doktora Mengele v Aushvitse. No kazhdyj shag pod nachalom Angela Smerti - eto vybor mezhdu dolgom i sovestju... Tem vremenem semju Ajzenbergov dushit Varshavskoe getto. Vnutrennie raspri razryvajut semju na poroge neminuemoj ssylki. Smogut li oni primiritsja? V okkupirovannom Parizhe Zhizel, doch Mengele, ischet ottsa, ne podozrevaja o ego dejanijakh. Udastsja li ej vyzhit sredi natsistov i najti Angela Smerti? Vtoroj tom trilogii "Bliznetsy iz Aushvitsa" - istorija o moralnykh dilemmakh, semejnykh uzakh i rokovykh tajnakh.

PERVYJ ISTORICHESKIJ SERIAL O KHOLOKOSTE. Bestseller Amazon. Sny Naomi - ne prosto videnija, a predvestniki grjaduschego uzhasa. Ej snjatsja chuzhezemnye soldaty s neznakomym flagom, dymovye truby i vrachi, ot kotorykh stynet krov. Kogda ee doch Perl nachinaet videt te zhe koshmary, strakh materi stanovitsja nevynosimym. Ee zhizn i bez togo polna tjagot: neschastlivyj brak s Khershelem, tajnaja strast, grozjaschaja skandalom, i zabota o trekh docherjakh - starshej Shoshane i bliznetsakh Perl i Bljume. Poka Khershel smeetsja nad ee strakhami, a evrejskaja derevushka zhivet v obmanchivom pokoe, natsistskaja mashina smerti podstupaet vse blizhe. Chto skryvaetsja za videnijami Naomi i Perl i kakoj tsenoj semja Ajzenbergov vstretit grjaduschij uzhas? Pervyj tom istoricheskoj trilogii "Bliznetsy iz Aushvitsa" - o predchuvstvii i ljubvi na poroge tragedii.

"I can't leave you, Mama. I can't go," Lily sobbed. "Then don't say goodbye," Chloe whispered, pressing the cherished family heirloom into her daughter's palm. "Just say: until we meet again."Paris, 1923. Lily Levin boards a train with her baby daughter Mimi and American husband, leaving behind her beloved mother Chloe for a new life across the ocean. Carrying her mother's precious diamond pin and the Yiddish lullabies she sings to Mimi, Lily faces an uncertain future in a country she's never seen.In New York, as Lily struggles to fit in, she finds an unexpected ally in Gloria, a young mother hired to care for Mimi. The two women forge a friendship deeper than blood as they share dreams, fears, and their fierce love for their children. Then tragedy shatters their world. One brave mother must make an impossible choice that sends her and two children on a voyage-to a Europe where Hitler's Nazi Party is gaining power and darkness is rising.A heart-wrenching and powerful story of love, sacrifice, and finding strength in the most desperate of times, from USA Today bestselling author Roberta Kagan.

Pitor Barr has survived heartbreak after heartbreak, losing nearly everyone he's ever loved. Scarred by grief, he makes a vow: he will never cry again. But then Mila walks into his life, and with her comes a spark of joy and hope he thought he'd lost forever.Their love is a defiant flame in a world growing colder by the day. With war looming over Poland, their bond faces impossible trials-family betrayal, devastating loss, and the terrifying walls of the Warsaw Ghetto. As the Nazi grip tightens, Pitor must summon a courage he never knew he had to protect his family and fight for their survival.But when their young son, Jakup, is torn from their arms, the pain threatens to break even Pitor's steely resolve. How far will he go to save the ones he loves? And in the darkest moments of war, can love really be enough to endure the unthinkable?Heart-wrenching and unforgettable, I'll Never Cry Again is a powerful story of love's triumph over hatred, of a family's fight for survival, and of a man who must confront his deepest fears to protect what matters most.

After the fall of the Reich, survivors desperately search to reconnect with their loved ones, yet they are no longer the same people they were before the war.In Berlin, as Russian soldiers invade with anger and violence, Lotti is alone, fearing for her life. Meanwhile, Alina, who has defied tradition to become a successful businesswoman in America, is consumed by worry for her family across the Atlantic.In London, Gilde, now a successful actress, discovers that fame and success cannot fill the void left by the family the Nazis stole from her years ago. She longs to reunite with them despite the glittering facade of her new life.This is a story of ordinary people whose lives were shattered by the terrifying ambitions of Adolf Hitler-a true madman. As they navigate the ruins of a war-torn world, their resilience and hope for reunion drive them forward.

After her parents are arrested by the Nazis on Kristallnacht, twelve-year-old Gilde Margolis is sent away from her home, her sister Alina, and everyone she knows and loves. Alone and afraid, Gilde boards a train on the Kindertransport bound for London, where she will stay with strangers.Over the next seven years, as Gilde comes of age in a foreign land, she learns about love, friendship, heartache, and the pain of betrayal. The Nazis' rise to power casts a dark shadow over Europe, and London is thrust into a brutal war against Hitler. Severe rationing grips the British, while air raids and bombings all but destroy the city.Against all odds, and with no knowledge of her family's fate in Germany, Gilde nurtures a tiny flicker of hope deep in her heart that someday, she will be reunited with her loved ones. As she navigates the hardships of war and the complexities of growing up, Gilde's journey is a testament to resilience, courage, and the enduring power of hope.

Tavvi and Michal face many challenges in their relationship, but together, they build a life filled with love and mutual understanding. They now have a family with two beautiful daughters, Alina and Gilde, and a home brimming with happiness.1938-Kristallnacht. Blood runs like a river through the streets, shattered glass covers the walkways of Jewish shops, and gangs of Nazi thugs rampage through Berlin in a murderous fury. When Tavvi, a strong-willed Jewish carpenter, tries to save his daughter's fianc , he doesn't think of his own safety.Little does Michal know that this act of bravery might mean she will never hold him in her arms again. In an instant, all the stones they laid together come crashing down, leaving them with nothing but the hope of finding each other again.

Set in 1919 Siberia, this historical novel follows Michal, a young Jewish woman caught between the expectations of her traditional community and the turmoil of her emotions. While betrothed in an arranged marriage, Michal is drawn to another man, leading her down an unexpected and perilous path. When a violent Cossack pogrom devastates her village, Michal is forced to flee with the man she desires, embarking on a treacherous journey to Berlin.Over the next fourteen years, Michal faces the upheaval of the post-World War I era and the rise of the Weimar Republic, experiencing profound love, heartache, and personal loss. Her life in Berlin becomes a struggle to maintain stability and protect her loved ones, all while harboring a secret that threatens her happiness at every turn.As 1933 approaches, Adolf Hitler's ascent to power brings an ominous shift in Germany, particularly for its Jewish population. With anti-Semitism on the rise and increasing political tension, Michal finds herself in a precarious position, navigating both personal and external threats. The narrative intertwines the emotional stakes of Michal's private life with the larger sociopolitical forces at play during one of the darkest periods in European history.This novel richly portrays a young woman's resilience and determination amidst the turbulence of early 20th-century Europe. It explores themes of love, loss, identity, and survival in the face of systemic oppression, making it a poignant reminder of the impact of history on individual lives.

In the haunting shadows of World War II, a chilling mystery unfolds in Frankfurt, where Aryan German girls are found dead under mysterious circumstances.At the heart of this enigma lies Margot, a woman with a secret that could shatter lives. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters Kurtis, a Nazi officer. Desperate to protect the true identity of her unborn child's father, Margot finds herself entangled in a web of lies. When Kurtis falls for her, she sees an opportunity to safeguard her secret, marrying him, hoping he will accept the child as his own.Meanwhile, in the bustling streets of Berlin, Trudy's life is on the edge of transformation. She has a dangerous affair with Peter, an SS officer. Peter, though married, tempts her with the prospect of becoming his mistress.The Lies We Told is the final book in Roberta Kagan's captivating WW2 historical fiction series, Margot's Secret. Its rich historical detail, complex characters, and plot reveal the devastating impact of lies and the unyielding power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Amid the chaos of Hitler's conquest of Europe, a family teeters on the edge of utter destruction.Trudy is still obsessed with her sister's husband, Max. But Max is torn between his loyalty to his wife, Margot, and giving in to Trudy, who might turn him in for the murder of her husband, the SS officer Rudolph.Margot is on the run, hiding from both the Nazis and her own sister, who is threatening to expose her as a Jew. After the violent confrontation with Rudolph, she loses the child she was carrying and seeks refuge with Ben, the Jewish man she has always loved.As the war reaches its climax, the fate of these four characters will be decided by love, betrayal, and sacrifice. Will they find happiness amid chaos, or will they pay the ultimate price for their choices?Margot's Secret is a whirlwind of emotion and suspense, weaving the intricate tale of how far people will go for love and survival.

Austria 1929When three little girls-Anna, Bernie, and Elica-make a pact to be blood sisters for life, they believe nothing can come between them.Anna is from an affluent Jewish family, while Bernie and Elica are from poor Austrian families who barely make ends meet. As they get older, their social differences become all too real.With infectious Jew-hate-laden rhetoric from Nazi Germany spreading into Austria, it is only a matter of time before their bond of friendship gets severely tested.How strong is a bond sealed in blood?

A bloodcurdling drama unravels in the shadow of Mengele's dark, twisted obsession.Ernst must face his nemesis as he battles to save Shoshana, Bluma, Perle, and ultimately, his heart.Marcel Petoit has weaponized Gisele's dark secrets. Will she escape his evil grip?Will Herschel and Naomi ever see their girls again?The Auschwitz Twins is a thrilling finish to Roberta Kagan's gut-wrenching WW2 historical series set within the grim walls of the dreaded Nazi killing floor.