Review: Historical Fiction at its Best!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 5, 2012
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my review.  This is a great book for anyone who enjoys historical fiction!  Maitland-Lewis created a book that is well researched and has some very interesting characters.Shortly before WWII began, Leo is learning piano from Bruno in exchange for tutoring from his father.  Once the war begins, lessons stop, and as the war progresses, Leo ends up being sent to live in France with cousins, and eventually to Israel.  The other boy serves Germany in an administrative capacity in the concentration camps, the only way he can since he has a club foot.  As the war comes to an end Bruno fears for his safety because of the atrocities that occurred in the camps and he flees to South America.  I won't go on, because I don't want to spoil it for anyone!The book had me turning pages just to see what was going to happen next.  Well written and detailed.