THE BOOK OF LOST NAMES

📚 Dive into the riveting tale of "The Book of Lost Names," where Eva Traube Abrams, a semi-retired librarian in Florida, discovers a photograph in the New York Times that unlocks memories from more than sixty years ago. The captivating narrative takes you on a journey through history, weaving together themes of loss, courage, and the enduring power of love. 📸 As Eva's eyes lock onto the image of a long-lost book, "The Book of Lost Names," the story unravels the dark chapter of Nazi looting of libraries across Europe during World War II. Eva, with vivid recollections of her own experiences during those tumultuous times, becomes a central figure in the search to reunite people with the texts stolen by the Nazis. 📜 The eighteenth-century religious text featured in the photograph, now housed in Berlin's Zentral- und Landesbibliothek library, holds a mysterious code that baffles researchers. Only Eva possesses the key to unlock its secrets, but revisiting the past demands strength and coura