Powerful Retelling of the Story of Esther
In 1944, blond and blue-eyed Hadassah Benjamin feels abandoned by
God when she is saved from a firing squad only to be handed over to
a new enemy. Pressed into service by SS-Kommandant Colonel Aric von
Schmidt at the transit camp of Theresienstadt in Czechoslovakia,
she is able to hide behind the false identity of Stella Muller.
However, in order to survive and maintain her cover as Aric's
secretary, she is forced to stand by as her own people are sent to
Auschwitz.
Suspecting her employer is a man of hidden depths and sympathies,
Stella cautiously appeals to him on behalf of those in the camp.
Aric's compassion gives her hope, and she finds herself battling a
growing attraction for this man she knows she should despise as an
enemy.
Stella pours herself into her efforts to keep even some of the
camp's prisoners safe, but she risks the revelation of her true
identity with every attempt. When her bravery brings her to the
point of the ultimate sacrifice, she has only her faith to lean
upon. Perhaps God has placed her there for such a time as this, but
how can she save her people when she is unable to save
herself?
"I absolutely loved this book. For Such a Time kept me up at
night, flipping the pages and holding my breath wanting to know
what would happen next. Based on the Biblical book of Esther, the
story takes the reader to a concentration camp inside World War II
Czechoslovakia, where a young Jewish woman has captured the
attention of the Kommandant and has the opportunity to save her
people, much as Esther did in the Biblical account. The story is
gripping, compelling, and I dare anyone to close the cover before
the last suspenseful page."--#1 New York Times Bestselling
Author, Debbie Macomber
"When I finished Kate Breslin's novel for the first time, I had an
urge to flip back to page one and start reading all over again.
It's that good. For Such a Time is an intimate portrait
painted on a grand scale, bringing to life the drama and pain of
suffering with the triumph and joy of freedom. This book deserves a
wide audience, and newcomer Breslin has a bright future."--#1
New York Times bestselling author, Susan Wiggs
"An engrossing and inspiring story from a talented new
writer."--Bestselling Author, Sheila Roberts
In 1944, Hadassah Benjamin feels abandoned by God when she is
saved from a firing squad only to be handed over to a new enemy.
Pressed into service by SS Kommandant Colonel Aric von Schmidt at
the transit camp of Theresienstadt in Czechoslovakia, she is able
to hide behind the false identity of Stella Muller. However, to
maintain her cover as von Schmidt's secretary, she is forced to
stand by as her own people are sent to Auschwitz.
Suspecting her employer is a man of hidden depths, Stella appeals
to him on behalf of those in the camp. Aric's indulgence gives her
hope even as she risks discovery with every attempt to help the
prisoners. When her bravery brings her to the point of ultimate
sacrifice, she faces an excruciating choice. God may have brought
her to the camp for such a time as this, but how can she save her
people when she cannot save herself?
"For Such a Time is an intimate portrait painted on a grand
scale, bringing to life the drama and pain of suffering with the
triumph and joy of freedom."--#1 New York Times bestselling
author Susan Wiggs
"Breslin's debut novel is a must read. The compassionate soul of
the protagonist set against the horrific background of WWII
concentration camps provides a hauntingly beautiful portrait of the
best and worst of mankind. From the first page to the last, readers
will be captivated by this story."-RT Book
Reviews Top Pick
"Breslin is an impressive storyteller, and her premier novel will
keep you turning pages until the very end."-CBA
Retailers + Resources
"A heart-rending tale of love, loss, and redemption. . .
. Fans of historical fiction, especially those who enjoy complex
dramatic stories, will want to pick up this title."-Library Journal starred review
A Florida girl who migrated to the Pacific Northwest, Kate Breslin was a bookseller for many years. Author of several travel articles, award-winning poet, and RWA Golden Heart finalist, Kate now writes inspiring stories about the healing power of God's love. For Such a Time is her first book. She lives with her husband and cat in Seattle, WA. Learn more at www. katebreslin.com.