A review by efirer
When the Summer Was Ours by Roxanne Veletzos

4.0

An important book which describes the impact of the Holocaust on Romani people, is also a well written story of star crossed lovers. Eva is engaged to Eduard when she meets Aleandro. Eduard is an established doctor while Aleandro is a Romani fiddler, caring for his three younger brothers. Circumstances rip the lovers apart, with the onset of Hungary’s takeover by the Nazis. Eva is a strong character, as is her caretaker Dora. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC; recommended for historical fiction lovers.