Daughter of Genoa A Novel

"Daughter of Genoa is enthralling and eloquently bittersweet-a vivid historical portrait of the pivotal yet overlooked struggle to save Italian Jews in WWII, and how one unforgettable woman risks everything for love. Kat Deveraux writes with great authority and masterfully blends imagination and history. A deeply affective novel that captivated me from the first page." - Shelly Sanders, bestselling author of Daughters of The Occupation and The Night Sparrow

"If you love fiction firmly based in history, Daughter of Genoa is definitely for you. Kat Devereaux conjures the terrifying, claustrophobic world of those working to save Jews under Nazi rule in Italy so skilfully that from time to time I had to force myself to look up and breathe, so intense and compelling is her storytelling, and so extraordinary the real-life stories on which the narrative is based."

"Daughter of Genoa had me enthralled from the first chapter. Anna is a moving and brave heroine, and the book is populated with characters who inspire awe with their resilience and courage. This is historical fiction that touches the heart, and would be perfect for book clubs!" - Anita Abriel, bestselling author of The Light After the War

"Based on a true story, The Daughter of Genoa is a moving and inspiring story, revealing the hope, humanity, and quiet heroism of ordinary people in their extraordinary efforts to help others. A powerful journey of heartbreak, love, and bravery, this is a book that will stay with readers for a long time." - Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Booklover's Library

"A moving and beautifully crafted novel that offers a poignant portrayal of individual courage and organized resistance during WWII. . . . With haunting beauty, unforgettable characters, and a vivid sense of time and place, Daughter of Genoa is a poignant reminder that even in the darkest hours, resistance-whether bold or quiet-is the only enduring voice that rises above the silence of history." - Suzanne Kelman, author of The Paris Orphans

"Devereaux's knowledge and passion for the time and place jump off the page. Set in the rubble of Nazi-occupied Genoa, amid a group of ordinary people caught up in a war and risking everything to help others, Daughter of Genoa beautifully captures the numbing claustrophobia and stifling fear of individuals under constant threat of exposure or betrayal. Impeccably researched, it brought home to me a brief period in history I knew very little about, which is what the best historical fiction does, in a deeply intense and moving story of quiet courage." - Chris Lloyd, award-winning author of the Occupation series

"Devereaux sustains an acute sense of the danger faced by her characters, and she adds depth with their personal dilemmas. . . . Fans of WWII fiction won't want to miss this." - Publishers Weekly

"With its dramatic narrative, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking pace, Devereaux's book is one of the best works of World War II historical fiction published in recent years." - Library Journal (starred review)

A satisfying human story that stands out in the field of WWII fiction. - Booklist