The Orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this poignant narrative weaves the lives of two women, Noa and Astrid, whose paths cross in a traveling circus that becomes a refuge from the horrors of the Nazi regime. Noa, a young woman cast out by her family, discovers an abandoned Jewish baby and finds sanctuary with the circus, where she meets Astrid, a talented aerialist with a hidden past. As the war intensifies, the two women form an unlikely bond, navigating the complexities of friendship, survival, and sacrifice in a world where trust is scarce and danger lurks at every turn.

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