The Light in Hidden Places

Name: The Light in Hidden Places
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Based on the true story of war heroine Stefania Podgórska

By Sharon Cameron

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The Light in Hidden Places by Sharon Cameron delves into the gripping true story of Stefania Podgórska, a young Polish girl who courageously hides thirteen Jewish individuals in her attic during World War II. Faced with the dangerous reality of Nazi-occupied Poland, she uses her resourcefulness and bravery to protect them, embodying a powerful tale of hope and resilience amidst the horrors of war. The narrative highlights the strength of the human spirit and the profound impact of one individual's actions in times of unimaginable adversity.
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You might like this gripping historical fiction if you enjoy stories of courage and resilience. Set during World War II, it follows a young woman's extraordinary efforts to protect those in danger. The book may appeal to you if you appreciate tales of bravery against overwhelming odds, especially in a heart-wrenching, true-to-life context.

The Light in Hidden Places

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A novel based on the incredible true story of Stefania Podgórska, a Polish teenager who hid 13 Jews in her attic during WWII.

DEATH PENALTY FOR ALL WHO GIVE AID TO A JEW.
DEATH TO ALL WHO HARBOUR A JEW.
DEATH TO ALL WHO FEED A JEW.
DEATH TO ALL WHO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO A JEW.

One knock at the door could be the death of them all...

It is 1943, and sixteen-year-old Stefania Podgórska has been working for the Diamant family in their grocery store in Przemyśl, Poland, for four years. She has even made a promise to one of their sons, Izio - an engagement they must keep secret since she is Catholic and the Diamants are Jewish.

But everything changes when the German army invades Przemyśl. The Diamants are forced into the ghetto, and Stefania is alone in an occupied city, the only one left to care for her six-year-old sister. And then comes the knock at the door. Max Diamant has jumped from the train headed to a death camp. Stefania and Helena make the extraordinary decision to hide Max, and eventually twelve more Jews. Then they must wait, every day, for the next knock at the door, the one that could destroy everything...

A powerful novel from a New York Times Bestselling author, based on the remarkable true story of Stefania Podgórska, a Polish teenager who hid 13 Jews in her attic during World War Two.

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The Light in Hidden Places by Sharon Cameron is praised for its emotional depth and narrative tension, combining both heart-wrenching and hopeful elements. Reviewers highlight the novel's portrayal of courage and resilience, with accolades for Cameron's skill in weaving a compelling and inspiring story that captures the essence of a young woman's strength during harrowing times.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529106534

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Sharon Cameron's debut novel, The Dark Unwinding, was awarded the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Sue Alexander Award for Most Promising New Work and the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, and was named an ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection. Sharon is also the author of its sequel, A Spark Unseen; Rook, which was selected as an IndieBound Indie Next Top Ten Pick of the List; The Forgetting, a #1 New York Times bestseller and an IndieBound Indie Next List selection; and its companion, The Knowing. She lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee, and you can follow her on Twitter at @SharonCameronE or visit her website at sharoncameronbooks.com.