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Who Are The Lilac Girls?
How many of you are World War II buffs? How many of you have read a great about the many events that took place during the war? I myself am familiar with the concentration camps such as Auschwitz, Bergen Belsen, and Ravensbruck. I was not familiar with the story of The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly; I am delighted to share it now. Synopsis: Caroline Ferriday works for the French Consulate in New York who helps French, but more specifically she works with orphans. She has never married but shares living quarters with her mother. There is also an interesting gentleman on the side. Caroline sends packages to orphans and continues to help as Europe is rapidly invaded by the Nazis. Over in Poland, Kasia is excited about the changes and an opportunity to help with the underground. Her boyfriend Pietrik tries to keep her from being involved. One day the Gestapo catches Kasia her friends and family, and they are sent to the Ravensbruck concentration camp. Kasha arrives w