The Story of Us

By Lana Kortchik

Book Overview

*The USA Today bestseller *

Can their bond survive under the shadow of occupation?

For fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The German Midwife comes this unforgettable tale of love, loss, family, and the power of hope.

Kiev, 1941: Watching the Red Army withdraw from Ukraine in the face of Hitler's relentless advance, sisters Natasha and Lisa Smirnova realise their lives are about to change forever.

As the German army occupies their beloved city, the sisters are tested in ways they never thought possible. Lisa's fianc Alexei is taken by the invading army, whilst Natasha falls in love with Mark - a Hungarian soldier, enlisted against all his principles on the side of the Nazis.

But as Natasha and Lisa fight to protect the friends and family they hold dear, they must face up to the dark horrors of war and the pain of betrayal. Will they be strong enough to overcome the forces which threaten to tear their family apart?

Why readers love Sisters of War:

'Captivating from the first page'

'Powerful and heart wrenching'

'A touching story, beautifully written'

'Well-researched and fascinating'

Originally published as The Story of Us.

*The next utterly heart-wrenching World War Two novel by Lana Kortchik, Daughters of the Resistance, is available to pre-order now*

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0008390533
• ISBN13: 9780008390532
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: HQ Digital
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Love this book. Wonderful history and romance.

I have just finished reading his book and I'm reading it again. Great book. This book tells history as it was experienced including watching people walk to their death at Babie Yar. I love this book.

Ukraine during world war ll

An Excellent and Captivating story from the very first pages ! Full of Actual Facts of what happened during the invasion of Ukraine and the Beautiful city of Kiev. Truce facts of how so many of it's people perished in the Tragedy of Babi Yar..It is a tale of heartwrenching loss and uplifting courage. First loves and love that will endure the ravages of war and separation. It's about believing and keeping Hope alive...when everything else in their lives was taken and lost. It's about two young sisters who survive the Germany occupation..but not without secrets to protect the ones they love. As they are forced to face the horrors the war has brought on them...they also face the fact..as sisters ..who were so close all their lives with every single aspect...can they be strong enough to overcome the hurt and betrayal they have both separately brought into each others lives....for reasons of their own. Can they every be a family again...sisters again...from all the hurt they have experienced. An OUTRAGEOUS story, of Family, love, loss, courage and the power of never giving up Hope !!! It is so Beautifully written with details and a rich portrayal of all the characters that make up this rich Beautiful, touching story !! Highly recommend this great read !!! All of 5 stars deserving !! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟