Aletta, My Daughter

Aletta, My Daughter is a gripping novel set during the Second World War. It's the story of a woman who offers refuge to a Jewish girl destined for deportation, and her sister, torn between loyalty to her family and her own safety. When the Nazis invade Amsterdam, singer Johanna watches in horror as the vibrant music scene she loves is drastically affected and her Jewish friends are banned from performing with her on stage. Alongside her friend Jakob, Johanna helps organise an underground network allowing Jews to perform at house concerts hosted by their allies. When Johanna hears about a Jewish girl heading for deportation, she doesn't hesitate. She takes the child in as her own, hiding the truth even from her own sister, Liesbeth. Meanwhile, Liesbeth finds herself caught between a rock and a hard place, knowing that her sister staunchly supports the Resistance, but her husband supports the Nazis. When a charming member of the Dutch fascist party takes a shine to her, her troubles only deepen. The growing secrets relentlessly test the strong sisterly bond, and both are forced to make decisions that will change their lives forever.