Review: "The Daughter's Tale" by Armando Lucas Correa

Armando Lucas Correa has once again written a moving, heart wrenching saga of a Jewish family torn apart during the Second World War. Amanda Sternberg’s husband is taken away because of his heritage and imprisoned in a camp. Preparing for this outcome, he had left Amanda instructions and tickets to send their two daughters to Cuba to live with Amanda’s uncle. She is devastated by her loss but sets out to honor his wishes and protect her daughters. However, when the time comes to say goodbye, she is forced to make painful decisions with unimaginable consequences.

The author uses a very interesting story telling technique. He starts in the present as our main character is in the twilight of her years. A letter arrives that brings about a cataclysmic reaction that forces her to relive her past and all the emotions that go with it. I greatly enjoy this method. It keeps you reading and turning pages because you want to put all the pieces together.

As with Armando’s previous novel, The German Girl, this story covers little known, heart breaking events during World War II. Although he does not downplay any of the horrific events, they are written with all readers in mind; therefore, this novel can be read by teenage to adults. If you read and enjoyed Armando’s first novel, you will definitely want to read this one.