WWII historical fiction with part of the story in South Carolina? Yes, please.

In this story we meet Jozef as he is befriended by Alice in 1950s South Carolina. A horrible event has occurred resulting in the death of a young woman. Everyone except Alice suspects Jozef did it.

Through their relationship we get to know Jozef, his wife Adi, and their childhood friend, Bruno.

Josef and Adi moved to France in hopes of escaping the Nazi invasion that was taking place in Germany. Unfortunately, even with false identities they are discovered and are transported to Auschwitz.

The story alternates between the two stories as we get closer to who is actually guilty of the horrible crime.

This story was heart touching and heart breaking. Both stories are very powerful and the author does a fantastic job alternating between the storylines. The power of friendship is such a huge part of this story and one of the reasons it will stay with me for a while.

I do feel like the ending was rushed. That could just be because I wanted more time with Adi. The storylines were wrapped up and no detail was left hanging. This was my second book by the author and she is quickly becoming a favorite.

Thank you to Bookouture, NetGalley, and Carly Schabowski for the copy of this book in exchange for a review. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own.