NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ¿ From the bestselling author of The Sisterhood ¿ Inspired by the life of a real World War II survivor, this remarkable novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history by saving but one soul In an unknown land, at an unknown time, a young boy finds himself in the midst of a war. Just when it seems that all hope is gone, he is saved by a simple maid with a big heart. Surviving the war, the boy embarks on a path to pay her back for her love and grace. His quest will lead him to riches far beyond and far more satisfying than he ever imagined. BASED ON A TRUE STORY, with an appendix including authentic documents. Praise for The Stolen Violin: "This true story about one man's struggle to leave his past behind while choosing hope and love is a moving masterpiece."−USA Today "The Stolen Violin is an extraordinary contribution to the literature of loss and tragedy - with the healing power of love present in every page." −New York Post "Dubois has taken a true story of survival and triumph and imaginatively metamorphosed it into art." −Daily Mirror