Powerful Retelling of the Story of EstherIn 1944, blond and blue-eyed Jewess Hadassah Benjamin feels abandoned by God when she is saved from a firing squad only to be handed over to a new enemy. Pressed into service by SS-Kommandant Colonel Aric von Schmidt at the transit camp of Theresienstadt in Czechoslovakia, she is able to hide behind the false identity of Stella Muller. However, in order to … However, in order to survive and maintain her cover as Aric’s secretary, she is forced to stand by as her own people are sent to Auschwitz.
Suspecting her employer is a man of hidden depths and sympathies, Stella cautiously appeals to him on behalf of those in the camp. Aric’s compassion gives her hope, and she finds herself battling a growing attraction for this man she knows she should despise as an enemy.
Stella pours herself into her efforts to keep even some of the camp’s prisoners safe, but she risks the revelation of her true identity with every attempt. When her bravery brings her to the point of the ultimate sacrifice, she has only her faith to lean upon. Perhaps God has placed her there for such a time as this, but how can she save her people when she is unable to save herself?
“I absolutely loved this book. For Such a Time kept me up at night, flipping the pages and holding my breath wanting to know what would happen next. Based on the Biblical book of Esther, the story takes the reader to a concentration camp inside World War II Czechoslovakia, where a young Jewish woman has captured the attention of the Kommandant and has the opportunity to save her people, much as Esther did in the Biblical account. The story is gripping, compelling, and I dare anyone to close the cover before the last suspenseful page.”–#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Debbie Macomber
“When I finished Kate Breslin’s novel for the first time, I had an urge to flip back to page one and start reading all over again. It’s that good. For Such a Time is an intimate portrait painted on a grand scale, bringing to life the drama and pain of suffering with the triumph and joy of freedom. This book deserves a wide audience, and newcomer Breslin has a bright future.”–#1 New York Times bestselling author, Susan Wiggs
“An engrossing and inspiring story from a talented new writer.”–Bestselling Author, Sheila Roberts
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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
For Such A Time is a very good read, but sometimes it was difficult to read because of the situations that were happening. I’ve read many of the hateful things said about this book in other reviews, but I really enjoyed this book. It is very well written, and it’s clear Ms. Breslin did a lot if research on these topics. …
I could not get over this novel. Even while reading it, I kept telling my mother, “You’ve got to read this! It’s so good!” I think this may have been one of the best novels I’ve read this year.
For Such a Time is a re-telling of Esther set during WWII. It’s about a woman facing persecution for her Jewish faith and heritage. Her uncle Morty has …
The plot was superb. The language is exquisite. The characters are believable and easy to relate to. The descriptions are beautifully detailed. The story really draws you in until you are done. And then you ask: What else did this author write?
The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord. He turns it wherever He wishes. ~Proverbs 21:1~
This verse came to mind again and again as I read Kate Breslin’s riveting debut novel, For Such a Time. Set during World War II in a Czechoslovakian transit camp, this book tells the story of Jewish prisoner Hadassah Benjamin and …
Wonderful book, couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves war and romance.