The Ballet Teacher of Auschwitz: An Emotionally Heart-Wrenching WW2 Historical Fiction Novel (Unforgettable World War 2 Stories)

The Nazis have taken everything from her. But they will never stop her heart from dancing. 1941, Lodz. When nineteen-year-old Jewish ballerina Eleonore Kantor arrives at the Lodz ghetto, she quickly learns how easy it is to break a person’s spirit. After the Nazis murder her mother before her eyes, she is left with nothing but a pair of ballet slippers. Painstakingly hand-stitched by her mother, they were a gift to remind Eleonore to continue pursuing her dream of becoming a ballerina, no matter what.Determined to find light even in the darkest of places, Eleonore joins the ghetto resistance to open a secret ballet studio for the children. And when she meets charming resistance fighter Matias and his beloved niece, Greta, she finds more than just purpose - she discovers a chance at love.But when a resistance operation goes terribly wrong, Eleonore is deported to Auschwitz - a place so devoid of joy, she can't imagine ever dancing again. And when a twist of fate reunites her with Greta, she vows she will do anything to keep her safe. But knowing she may never see her love again, is hope enough to carry her through?The Ballet Teacher of Auschwitz is a captivating and heartbreaking story of courage, resilience, and the enduring power of love, perfect for fans of Ellie Midwood and The Tattooist of Auschwitz Read more