First published 2023
In war-torn 1940s Poland, the Kurc family is ripped apart when the Nazis invade. Matriarch Nechama scrambles to keep her children safe as they are scattered across Europe, facing unimaginable hardship and danger. Her son Solomon braves the treacherous Warsaw ghetto, her daughter Adina flees to the Soviet Union, and her youngest, Halina, is forced into hiding. Through it all, the family clings to the hope of one day reuniting and rebuilding their lives. "Golden Doves" is a gripping tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, war, jewish
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, resilience
Setting: Poland, Europe, Warsaw Ghetto
Period: 1940s
528 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books
Content warnings: death, war