{"product_id":"ashes-and-ruins-9798986201313","title":"Ashes and Ruins","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFROM NAZI GERMANY TO BLITZ-TORN LONDON, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Jewish mother and daughter endure turmoil, lost love, and hardship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter years of a loveless marriage, recently widowed Clara finds solace in music and memories. Then, as living in Germany becomes more dangerous, she discovers romance for the first time. Meanwhile, Edith, no longer willing to endure Nazi persecution, leaves her first love to find safety in London and the arms of an Englishman. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the eve of war, Clara and Edith reunite in London and forge a new relationship. Will mother and daughter weather the stress of air raids, the mood swings of Edith's erratic husband, and the demands of house and childcare? Will their bond sustain them, or will it crack under the pressure of wartime traumas? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the true story of the author's grandmother and aunt, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAshes and Ruins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brings readers the full story of Clara and Edith, introduced in K. Lang-Slattery's earlier novel, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eImmigrant Soldier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this stand-alone story, the two women come alive in a tale of quiet courage and perseverance before and during World War II. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLang-Slattery, K.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kathryn Lang-Slattery's published works include a previous historical fiction novel, Immigrant Soldier, a memoir, Wherever the Road Leads, the Caitlin at Camp children's book series, essays, and short stories. In addition to writing, Kathryn enjoys reading, painting, cooking, and traveling internationally. She lives near the Pacific Ocean, only steps from her childhood home.","brand":"Pacific Bookworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52034100953362,"sku":"9798986201313","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_836255f5-1a62-4d60-8244-74dc863f29ab.jpg?v=1770986179","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ashes-and-ruins-9798986201313","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}