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BookFest Community Read. Lisa Barr: The Goddess of Warsaw

When: December 4, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 PM CST

Tickets: $5 ticket or $25 ticket + book

THE GODDESS OF WARSAW is the harrowing and ultimately triumphant tale of a Jewish WWII assassin turned Hollywood star with a dark secret past during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. When the famous actress is threatened by someone from her past, she must put her skills into play to protect herself, her illustrious career, and those she loves, then and now.

A gripping page-turner of one of history’s most heroic uprisings and a glamourous actress whose personal war never ends, The Goddess of Warsaw is filled with secrets, lies, twists and turns, and a burning pursuit of justice no matter the cost.

BOOK PRAISE:

“Barr writes the best heroines. You will be rooting for Bina and you will be guessing until the last page.” – The TODAY Show

With strong female characters and telling historical details, Barr’s powerful novel of Bina’s evolution to Golden Age movie star will resonate with historical fiction fans. – The Washington Post

“Utterly gripping, THE GODDESS OF WARSAW is a transformative and immersive story so powerful and captivating that I could not put it down. Rarely does a protagonist leap off the page and win over the heart like the unforgettable Bina Blonski. Truly one of the best books I’ve read.”

–Liv Constantine, bestselling author of THE LAST MRS. PARRISH