- 1939-1945 - Refugees
- Alexa Kang
- Barbara Ridley
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Eidel's Story
- Ethnic Orientation/Jewish
- Fiction
- Historical
- Independently Published
- Jewish
- Literary
- Paperback
- PUB201603
- PUB201709
- PUB201803
- PUB201804
- PUB201808
- PUB202008
- Religious Orientation/Jewish
- Roberta Kagan
- She Writes Press
- World War
7 products

New Life, New Land

Not In America
The Schatzmans' young son is accused of horrifying crimes. As their life in America falls apart, leaving nothing but anguish and devastation, some of the Schatzmans decide to return home to Berlin. But Germany in the 1930s is no safe harbor. Based on actual events, Not in America explores hidden hatreds, simmering resentments, and the short path separating civilization from horrific violence. Read this moving historical fiction novel of grief, bravery, and incredible resilience right now! Readers are loving Not In America!
"An excellent book about Jewish life in America... I loved reading this story... I will look for the next book in this Saga." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Once again Roberta Kagan has taken a likely part of history and vividly drawn it into a full scale imaginative plot. I believe it deserves way beyong 5 stars. The stories, characters, and sperb writing style are memorable for the pre WW2 period." Irwin Forman, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I love all Roberta Kagan books!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Another wonderful book from Roberta Kagan... I could not put the book down..." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...a new way to look at the history of the US as it relates to the Jews and American life... I enjoy the character development that Roberta Kagan is able to write, and her stories." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wonderful book. It was so exciting and hard to put down." saruelan, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Once you start reading you will not put it down! Roberta Kagan has just become one of my favorite authors." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Riveting... I was engrossed from the start." Jonelle Williams, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Kagan has done it again! Loved this story... I wanted more..." Susansuite, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This author never disappoints... I'm anxiously waiting for the next book!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Secrets Revealed

Shanghai Story
“Set in Shanghai of 1936 this is as much an informative and well-researched historical novel as it is an intriguing murder mystery.” —Discovering Diamonds Review
A WWII saga in the heart of the world's most decadent city in 1936. Enter the Paris of the East, where one man and one woman strive to hold on to their dreams as the Communists rise and the shadow of Japan closes in.
His country stood on the verge of a new beginning and the gate of hell. The Kuomintang promises the dawn of democracy, but the Communists threaten civil war while Japan's unbridled ambitions loom.
All Clark Yuan wants is to see his fellow countrymen's lives improve. He joins the KMT, hoping to play his part to make China a better place. He vows to Eden, the beautiful Jewish girl he admires from afar, Shanghai would be her forever home.
But power and money are at stake. The line of good and evil shifts. To achieve his ends, he must bargain with the devils. How much of his soul would he sacrifice to reach the greater good?
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Fleeing the rise of the Nazis, Eden Levine came with her family to Shanghai, hoping to build a new life.
The dazzling city made her swoon. From the pinnacle of luxury, big band jazz, to a safe haven for Jewish refugees, the country that turns no one away is the beacon of hope. But behind the glitz and glamour, the darkness of human nature lurks.
A heinous crime shocks the international community.
Would she defend an innocent Nazi soldier and risk the ire of her own people? With only her new friend Clark by her side, could she defy the clutch of racial strife to see justice prevail?
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Hidden Gems' Best Books of 2018
3rd Place, Asian Book Blog's Book of the Year of the Dog 2018
“The book description, although enticing, does not do justice as far as describing this story. Along with the macro events that took place in China in 1936, many of which I as a Westerner did not have a good knowledge, this story covers so much more.” —Rumours of Wars Blog
Author Bio:
Alexa Kang is a USA Today bestselling author of WWII and 20th century historical fiction. Alexa grew up in New York City and is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She has traveled to more than 150 cities, and she loves to explore new places and different cultures. Alexa loves larger-than-life love stories, and hopes to bring you many more.

To Be An Israeli

When It's Over
When Lena and Otto are finally reunited, the safe haven Lena has hoped for doesn't last long. Their relationship becomes strained, and Lena is torn between her loyalty to Otto and her growing attraction to Milton, the son of the eccentric Lady of the Manor. As the war continues, she yearns to be reunited with her sister, while Milton is preoccupied with the political turmoil that leads to the landslide defeat of Churchill in the 1945 election.
Based on a true story, When It's Over is a moving, resonant, and timely read about the lives of war refugees, dramatic political changes, and the importance of family, love, and hope.
About the Author
Ridley, Barbara: - Barbara Ridley was raised in England but has lived in California for more than thirty years. After a successful career as a nurse practitioner, which included publication in numerous professional journals, she is now focused on creative writing. Her work has appeared in literary journals, such as The Writers Workshop Review, Still Crazy, Ars Medica, The Copperfield Review, and BLYNKT. This is her first novel. Ridley lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her partner and her dog, and has one adult daughter, of whom she is immensely proud. Find her online at www.barbararidley.com.