Description: In 1931 Germany, bookshop owner Max meets concert violinist Hanna and fall in love, but Hanna is Jewish and Hitler is coming to power; in 1946 outside Berlin, Hanna wakes up in a field with no memory of the past ten years.
Brief description:
Jillian Cantor is the author of award-winning and bestselling novels for adults and teens, including In Another Time, The Hours Count, Margot, and The Lost Letter, which was a USA Today bestseller. She has a BA in English from Penn State University and an MFA from the University of Arizona. Cantor lives in Arizona with her husband and two sons.
Review Quotes:
Praise for The Lost Letter: "With beautifully drawn characters and historical details, The Lost Letter is a tender, ravishing story that illuminates the sacrifices of a generation on an achingly human scale. A deeply enthralling, deeply satisfying historical love story." - Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author of A Hundred Summers and The Wicked City
"A vivid and original book which spans World War II Austria to modern day Los Angeles. In this unforgettable tale of memories, love, and reconciliation, Cantor writes with an absorbing voice and keen eye for detail that caught me up in the sweep of history." - Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Kommandant's Girl
"Past and present collide in Jillian Cantor's latest propulsive and eloquent gem of a novel. Cantor captures the gravity of wartime Europe and combines it with powerful stories of love, loss and self-discovery. The Lost Letter is transporting; its flawless, breathtaking finale will make readers fall deeply in love with this stunning tale." - Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Don't You Cry and The Good Girl
"A total page-turner." - New York magazine
"[A]t the center of the novel are two beautiful love stories involving two seemingly star-crossed couples, whose love overcomes all obstacles.... Getting it right is an art, and Cantor is an artist. She got me from that first page, and I stayed hooked throughout. It's not just that Cantor kept me interested - she got me involved emotionally with the story." - Jerusalem Post
"In Another Time returns readers to the place for which Jillian Cantor is known and adored: the heroism and heartbreak of the Second World War. Bookended by dueling narratives set in pre-war Berlin and cities across post-war Europe, In Another Time chronicles the star-crossed love between Hanna, a Jewish violin virtuoso and Max, a non-Jew. With her bracing prose and unflinching eye, Cantor catches us up in the sweep of history and reminds us of the interminable power of the human bond and the moments that can last a lifetime." - Pam Jenoff, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Orphan's Tale
"In Another Time is a beautiful, beautiful tale of love, heartbreak, and an outstanding history lesson." - Silver's Reviews
"Beautifully emotional and moving, and rich with historical facts, Cantor's latest will immerse the reader from the very first page. Readers who enjoy novels with well-developed characters willing to sacrifice all for selfless love will want to check this one out." - Book Reviews by Sheri Melnick
"[A] down-to-the-wire thriller." - New York Times Book Review
Praise for Margot: "A convincing, engaging might-have-been." - People
"Inventive... Cantor's 'what-if' story combines historical fiction with mounting suspense and romance, but above all, it is an ode to the adoration and competition between sisters." - O, the Oprah Magazine
"Cantor elevates love as a powerful force that transcends tragedy and shows how music speaks to even the cruelest hearts. [In Another Time is] a powerful story that exalts the strength of the human spirit." - Kirkus
"Compelling... you will be swept away by this beautiful story about the bonds of love and the strength of the human spirit." - BookBub
"In Another Time is a beautifully written, utterly romantic story about a love that transcends time. The sort of book you wish could never end." - Popsugar, 28 Buzzy Books to Read this Spring
"In Cantor's superb novel, two kindred spirits struggle against the insidious rise of fascism in pre-World War II Germany. In Another Time is a stunning testament to the power of books, music, and love, and how they can endure, and ultimately prevail, during calamitous times." - Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece
"Jillian Cantor has penned a heartbreaking love story that will leave you sobbing in In Another Time." - Popsugar, 30 Must-Read Books of 2019
"Filled with haunting prose, rich historical detail, and an immersive setting, In Another Time is a spellbinding story about the power of love and the strength of the human spirit. Moving and timely, Cantor's novel provides an unflinching and nuanced glimpse of life in pre-war Berlin and offers a stark reminder of the personal cost of war and its aftermath. A stunning, transporting novel." - Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in Havana
"Jillian Cantor's In Another Time is a love song to the most powerful of all human emotions: hope. It is the story of Max and Hanna, two star-crossed lovers fighting to stay together during an impossible moment in history. It is gripping, mysterious, romantic, and altogether unique. I was enchanted by this beautiful, heartbreaking novel." - Ariel Lawhon, author of I Was Anastasia
"A gorgeous and thrilling novel... Perfect for book clubs and fans of The Nightingale."- - Popsugar
Praise for The Hours Count: "We kind of love historical novels, and Cantor's is quickly climbing to the top of our all-time faves list. . . .You won't be able to put it down." - Glamour