genre: historical fiction
Ruth has grown up in a world full of music and science, in a Vienna that thrives on good food and a classical kind of living. When the Anschluss means that her family needs to leave Austria right away and other avenues close to her, Ruth accepts the bold proposition of an acquaintance. This choice means that Ruth will be connected to a brilliant Englishman who can get her to safety - but not without making her life even more complicated.
I do love Eva Ibbotson’s books, even if they are all rather similar. Strong, capable girl who falls in love- but this time there is a lot of science and a university vibe that I really liked. The ending felt too short and it dragged on a bit at the same time but it still was super readable, so much so that I read it in two days. That gets it three stars from me.
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