Cathaleen Sherlock
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Martha Hall Kelly:
When people asked me what my favorite books were recently I had to say Lilac Girls and Nightengale. I loved the way you wrote your book about the surgeries with no big details. I also loved the surprise at the end with the heiress who helped all those women. What a beautiful story!!! I wondered how she found all the women who needed the surgery? What a huge blessing she was to all of them.
Martha Hall Kelly
I appreciate the good PR, Cathaleen and thank you for the lovely thoughts--I love hearing what readers like. To answer your question, Caroline found the women who needed surgery when her French friend Genevieve, the niece of General DeGaulle told her about the rabbits. They had been prisoners in Ravensbruck together.
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Wenrug
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Martha Hall Kelly:
I just finished the book and was excited to learn that some of the characters were real. It was so interesting to see the perspective of the doctor and the fact that Kasia and her sister remained alive in the camp for 4 years. Looking forward to reading the prequel! No question from me but thanks for all your efforts!?
Karen
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Martha Hall Kelly:
So far I'm enjoying Lost Roses but I do have a question. From page 44 thru 52, why are there 3 seasons mixed in the same trip? You start with Sept then note spring grass, cut hay which is summer then early fall/late summer (the grapes), then back to spring with Apple trees blooming. Just curious.
Sabrena
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Martha Hall Kelly:
Thank you so much for the wonderful book the Lilac Girl, I hope that the characters become more well know. Caroline is a hero in the work she did, and learning about the "rabbits", was intriguing. How did you hear about Caroline? I hope that she will become more know for the work she did.
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