Daughters of Riga

Through the intertwined stories of indelible characters, Marian Exall creates a window into a relatively unknown part of the tragic history of Europe through the years of WWII and its aftermath. The Daughters of Riga masterfully re-creates the Latvia and the Holland of that era as lived by character......more

This was a lovely story told over several time periods. Honours all those, who have lived through war and survived, despite loss and bereavement.......more

I received this book through voracious readers only in exchange for an honest review. As historical fiction it was a compelling and gratifying read. The characters were sympathetic. As events unfolded over decades post war, the impact of decisions made during the war became apparent. Thanks to the a......more

Great book! Well written and interesting to see WWII through a different perspective.......more

This is an interesting book for anyone who has been to Latvia or is interested in the effects of war on non-military. It is an easy read with characters from multiple generations and points of view. It spans a long time period. I enjoyed it and learned from it.......more