The Book of Lost Names

Set amidst the upheaval of 1940s France, Kristin Harmel's The Book of Lost Names reimagines the daring efforts of forgers who helped Jewish children escape Nazi persecution by creating false identities. As Eva, a young woman in hiding, teams up with a mysterious forger, Rémy, she faces personal and moral challenges that threaten to uncover secrets vital to remembering the past. A contemporary discovery of the forged records sparks intrigue and mystery, linking the past to the present. The novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and the enduring power of hope in the face of evil.