“Family love and sacrifice drive this heart-wrenching story of the struggle to survive after the Holocaust. Sharon Kurtzman captures the intense danger and uncertainty of the time through the eyes of a teenaged girl who fights for her family’s future even as it puts her own at risk. The Lost Baker of Vienna opened my eyes to a piece of history I’d only vaguely understood, and the story will stay in my head and heart for a long time to come.”

“Alternating between post war Vienna and the present day, The Lost Baker of Vienna is a story of love, family, survival and second chances. Drawing on her personal family history for inspiration, Kurtzman shines a light on a little-known period and artfully weaves a tale that is moving and unforgettable.”

“The Lost Baker of Vienna hits the historical novel sweet spot: it’s huge-hearted and keenly detailed, but it’s also a straight-up page-turner. When I say I couldn’t put this book down, I mean I ignored my life for a solid week. Sharon Kurtzman’s characters will live in my head for a long time. Her debut is an absolute stunner.”