A Sparrow in Terezin

By: Kristy Cambron

Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik

The Nazi regime claimed Terezin was a model camp, but when one London reporter lands behind its walls, she uncovers the horrors of this concentration camp that often served as a stop on the road to Auschwitz.

In 1939 Kája Makovsky narrowly escaped Nazi-occupied Prague and was forced to leave behind her half-Jewish family. Three years later and now a reporter for The Daily Telegraph in England, Kája discovers the terror has followed her across the Channel in the shadowy form of the London Blitz. When she learns Jews are being exterminated by the thousands on the continent, she has no choice but to return to her mother city, risking her life to smuggle her family to freedom and peace.

In the present day, with the grand opening of her new art gallery and a fairy–tale wedding just around the corner, Sera James feels like she’s stumbled into a charmed life—until a brutal legal battle against fiancé William Hanover threatens to destroy their future before it even begins.

Connecting across a century through one little girl, these two women will discover a kinship that springs in even the darkest of times. In this tale of hope and survival, Sera and Kája must cling to the faith that sustains them and fight to protect all they hold dear–even if it means placing their own futures on the line.

Praise for A Sparrow in Terezin

“Gorgeous and heartrending, a WWII story packed with romance, bravery and sacrifice, interwoven with a modern-day thread.” —Melissa Tagg

“Cambron’s detail to history shines as readers are transported seamlessly from the warm, sandy beaches of San Francisco’s coast to the frightening ambience of WWII Europe.” —Kate Breslin

“A testament to the past . . . to a time of both unfathomable loss and courageous sacrifice that we should honor in our hearts and minds.” —Beth K. Vogt

• A follow-up to The Butterfly and the Violin
• Full-length novel (97,000 words) with two storylines: one set in World War II and the other in the present-day
• Sweet romance

GRIPPING — WONDERFUL FOLLOW-UP TO “THE BUTTERFLY AND THE VIOLIN…”

I enjoyed this story every bit as much as I enjoyed, “The Butterfly and the Violin.” After reading the first book, I found myself wanting to know what happened to Will and Sera, Sophie (the next “generation” after Adele and Vladimir).

Again, as with the first book, I learned about an aspect of the German Holocaust camps I didn’t know about before — the art work done by the children in camps. Fascinating!

I very much enjoyed the relationship that slowly developed between Kaja and Liam. I felt the storyline needed more detail about these two characters and how they got to be a couple (it seemed rather sudden), but I suppose that in the middle of the London Blitz, time was a luxury many people didn’t have.

Unlike another reviewer, I APPRECIATED and loved the “God aspect” of the book. I can’t begin to fathom how awful those concentration camps were; I would imagine that for some, their belief in God was the ONLY way to sustain hope and to take another step. If faith in God and the promises in His Book aren’t your thing, you WON’T enjoy the book as I did.

I so hope there will be another book that follows the characters (a new baby was about to be born).

I highly recommend this book — Ms. Cambron and the narrator, Ms. McDowell, both did a terrific job. Together, they are a fantastic team!

Another great one

Couldn’t put it down! I really enjoy this author’s writing. I look forward to the next book in this series.

One of my favorites!

I loved the love story, and the travel. I wish more than written about the grandfather and Sophia or Sophie.

Enthralling

A great surprise to find this was a follow up to The Butterfly and Violin. I am trying to see if there are more to follow the story, it was enthralling and leaves me wanting more. A great book I highly recommend, but ensure to real The Butterfly and Violin first.

Emotional

I loved the continuation from her other story. Such sadness at a time when cruelty had no limit . Some parts I admit was a little “ yah sure” but over all lovely ending.