Martha Hall Kelly’s Lilac Girls

Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this powerful debut novel reveals an incredible story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades.

On the eve of a fateful war, New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon. But Caroline’s world is forever changed when Hitler’s army invades Poland in September 1939. An ocean away from Caroline, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish teenager, senses her carefree youth disappearing as she sinks deeper into her role as courier for the underground resistance movement. In a tense atmosphere of watchful eyes and suspect neighbors, one false move can have dire consequences.

Join author Martha Hall Kelly as she reads from and discusses this remarkable novel of unsung women and their quest for love, happiness and second chances.











When: Wed., May. 11, 2016 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect
44 Park Pl.
212-431-7993
Price: $20, which includes lunch and an advance copy of the novel
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Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this powerful debut novel reveals an incredible story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades.

On the eve of a fateful war, New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon. But Caroline’s world is forever changed when Hitler’s army invades Poland in September 1939. An ocean away from Caroline, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish teenager, senses her carefree youth disappearing as she sinks deeper into her role as courier for the underground resistance movement. In a tense atmosphere of watchful eyes and suspect neighbors, one false move can have dire consequences.

Join author Martha Hall Kelly as she reads from and discusses this remarkable novel of unsung women and their quest for love, happiness and second chances.

Buy tickets/get more info now