It takes place in and around Paris. The chapters alternate between the voice of a ten year old girl in 1941 and a woman reporter of today. The story is about the French police rounding up the Jews and sending them off to almost certain death... a piece of history I was totally unaware of. You'll love Sarah who is one of the children rounded up and sent away. She escapes from a prison camp to get back to Paris to find her younger brother who she locked in a cupboard (the key) to hopefully keep him hidden an safe from the enemy.
The woman reporter is writng a story about the Round-up and slowly learns about Sarah and the house she lived in.
I won't tell anymore. Just dash to the library or bookstore and grab a copy of Sarah's Key.
Then plan on ordering in or getting Take-out as you won't want to leave your chair.
Make a great day!
Joni
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I'm definitely going to have to get this one!
We're thinking of reading it for our book club in March...
I bought this book at some point last year and have yet to read it. I just saw it while unpacking my book boxes the other day. I'll have to pull it out and get started, glad it really is a good read. I was afraid it was going to let me down, so I was letting it sit holding on to my high expectations.
Thanks for posting about it.
It's been on my shelf for over a year. Once I finish my current book group book, I'll move it to the top of my pile. You are one of many I know who recommend it.
thank you for the recommendation Joni ... will add to my list
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