The Girl in the Striped Dress

A completely heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 page-turner, inspired by a true story

Helena steps off the cattle train onto the grounds of Auschwitz, scheduled to be killed tomorrow, for a crime she didn't commit.

When an officer marches towards Helena and pulls her away, she fears the worst. Instead, he tells her that it's one of the guard's birthdays and orders her to serenade him.

After she sings to the guard, Franz, he orders her life to be saved, forever changing the course of her fate.

What follows is a forbidden love story that saved both of their lives - and hundreds of others.

Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and The Orphan Train will be utterly entranced by this unputdownable page-turner. This completely heartbreaking yet beautifully hopeful novel shows that love can survive anything and grow anywhere.

This book was previously published as Auschwitz Syndrome.

Readers love The Girl in the Striped Dress:

"Wow. Wow, wow, WOW. I almost have no words. This was an incredible, heart-wrenching read. Insanely captivating. I cried buckets reading this story. Wow. What a tale. I seriously can't get over this and I'm so glad I was able to read it." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Wow!! Time to clear your schedule for the afternoon, coffee pot on and phone turned off--you won't want to put this one down." Avid Reader, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I loved this. Wow! This stopped me in my tracks and made me shed a tear. We must never ever forget. Stunning." Nicki's Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Once in a while, a book comes along your way that breaks your heart. The Girl in the Striped Dress is one such book that broke me from within, tore me apart and left me shattered." Next On Reading List, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Everyone needs to read this book!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Amazing novel!. This was a fantastic story! And one that will stay with me for some time! The story is hard-hitting, dark and simply wonderful. Heartbreaking, horrifying, unimaginable and tear-worthy, you won't be able to put it away!. Ellie couldn't have done a better job writing this. It was mind blowing at times!. One that I will most definitely be taking about!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Had me in tears and I had to put the book down on a number of occasions to compose myself. Have plenty of tissues handy." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Tremendous. The book was unputdownable. Guaranteed to make you cry. The story was so beautifully written. A heartbreaking, tear jerking and emotional book, one that will not let you put the book down. You will remain hooked into the story until the end!" Tropical Girl Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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