Publication Date: Aug 2025

Blurb:

Vienna, 1946: Chana Rosensweig has endured the horrors of war to find herself, her mother, and younger brother finally free in Vienna. But freedom doesn’t look like they imagined it would, as they struggle to make a living and stay safe.

Despite the danger, Chana sneaks out most nights to return to the hotel kitchen where she works as a dishwasher, using the quiet nighttime hours to bake her late father’s recipes. As she tries to balance her love of baking against her family’s need for security, Chana finds herself caught in a dangerous love triangle, torn between the black-market dealer who has offered marriage and protection, and the apprentice baker who shares her passions.

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What To Expect:

Readers can expect a historical fiction book covering the experience of many Jewish people during and after World War II–including the author’s own family. Rooted deeply in the author’s actual experiences, this book has a dual timeline, a love triangle, and delectable food descriptions, all reflecting the true stories of Jewish immigrants.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Mild – Infrequent mild swearing

Sexual Content: Closed Door – Vague kissing, and the implication of sex, no graphic descriptions

Violence: Moderate – War time violence, sexual assault (not graphic)

Substance Use: Mild

Prejudices: Heavy – Anti-Semitism is a major theme in this book, taking place directly after the holocaust

Religious Themes: The plotline follows a Jewish family

Other Topics: None

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