When the Heart Sings

This is one of the darkest books I've read--in tone, and in subject matter.  It was tough to read of some of the unspoken atrocities of World War II.  The Germans invaded Poland and took the country's men to work in the factories making weapons for the German War Machine.  This is where we meet Natia and Teodor as they have received their letters telling them where to report. The men in the factory are not allowed to know what they are making.  The men are treated as slaves and "less thans."  Natia's father, brother, and sister are also in the factory prison. Natia was noticed by the wife of the officer in charge of the factory and brought to his home to act as a maid and cook.  As she ran errands, she'd walk by the factory and sing, hoping her Teodor would hear her.

Liz Tolsma has had to spend hours and hours of research in order to make this plot follow a plot line that makes sense.  Natia went from singing her love to not being able to sing at all.  With the help of her employer, Natia finds her song again.

This is a five star book, two thumbs up, and a song for your heart

Thanks to Gilead Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book.