The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

• Historical Fiction
• Thriller & suspense

The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel is a gripping, deeply moving work of World War II historical fiction inspired by true events. The novel follows Eva Traube, a young Jewish woman in Nazi-occupied France who becomes a master forger for the French Resistance, creating false identity documents to save Jewish children from deportation. To help these children reclaim their true identities after the war, Eva devises an ingenious coded record, "The Book of Lost Names," hidden within the pages of a religious text — a secret she carries with her for decades.

A New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick, The Book of Lost Names weaves together suspense, sacrifice, and resilience with meticulous historical detail and heartfelt emotional depth. Readers in Bangladesh who love WWII historical fiction, stories of courage and resistance, and richly researched novels grounded in real history will find Eva's journey both harrowing and deeply inspiring, offering a powerful reminder of the extraordinary acts of ordinary people during history's darkest hours.

Whether you're a longtime fan of WWII fiction or discovering Kristin Harmel's writing for the first time, The Book of Lost Names is an unforgettable, beautifully told story of memory and identity. Order your copy online from Book Beavers today and experience one of the most celebrated historical novels of recent years.