Karolina's Twins: A Novel

Ronald H. Balson

Sep 2016 · Liam Taggart and Catherine Lockhart Book 3 · Sold by St. Martin's Griffin

About this ebook

In the tradition of The Nightingale, Sarah's Key, and Lilac Girls, comes a saga inspired by true events of a Holocaust survivor’s quest to return to Poland and fulfill a promise, from Ronald H. Balson, author of the international bestseller Once We Were Brothers.

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“Readers who crave more books like Balson’s Once We Were Brothers and Kristin Hannah’s bestselling The Nightingale will be enthralled by Karolina’s Twins.” —Booklist (starred review)

"A heart-wrenching but ultimately triumphant story." —Chicago Tribune
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She made a promise in desperation
Now it's time to keep it

Lena Woodward, elegant and poised, has lived a comfortable life among Chicago Society since she immigrated to the US and began a new life at the end of World War II. But now something has resurfaced that Lena cannot ignore: an unfulfilled promise she made long ago that can no longer stay buried.

Driven to renew the quest that still keeps her awake at night, Lena enlists the help of lawyer Catherine Lockhart and private investigator Liam Taggart. Behind Lena’s stoic facade are memories that will no longer be contained. She begins to recount a tale, harkening back to her harrowing past in Nazi-occupied Poland, of the bond she shared with her childhood friend Karolina. Karolina was vivacious and beautiful, athletic and charismatic, and Lena has cherished the memory of their friendship her whole life. But there is something about the story that is unfinished, questions that must be answered about what is true and what is not, and what Lena is willing to risk to uncover the past. Has the real story been hidden these many years? And if so, why?

Two girls, coming of age in a dangerous time, bearers of secrets that only they could share.

Just when you think there could not be anything new to ferret out from World War II comes Karolina's Twins, a spellbinding new novel by the bestselling author of Once We Were Brothers and Saving Sophie. In this richly woven tale of love, survival and resilience during some of the darkest hours, the unbreakable bond between girlhood friends will have consequences into the future and beyond.

Ratings and reviews

I've read tons of historical fiction and also non fiction and this book is definitely in my top five. Such an amazing story that I couldn't put down. This is one of those books you keep on your bookshelf forever just to read it again it was so amazing. The author couldn't have done a finer job at explaining and describing how and what happened in WWII and telling Lenas story. I give huge praise to Mr. Ronald Balson the author for such a wonderful read that I will definitely pick up again in the future. 💜💕📚

A sad tale...sadder still when you realise it's fictional,yet based on historical facts You know theres a twist, but what a good one it is! Definitely worth reading

Loved this story. Cat and Liam do it again. Loved Lena s story . Heart breaking and thrilling all in one

About the author

RONALD H. BALSON is a Chicago trial attorney, an educator and writer. His practice has taken him to several international venues. He is also the author of Saving Sophie and the international bestseller Once We Were Brothers.