Counterfeit Countess, The

'Mehlberg's achievement was not only to save lives, but also to inspire others to do the same. One hopes that the publication of her remarkable story will continue to do so.' - TLSJeffrey Veidlinger, TLS

'Powerful. . . . A heart-wrenching profile of resilience, ingenuity, and heroism.'Publishers Weekly

'The Counterfeit Countess is an extraordinary testament to courage, resilience and humanity during the darkest months of the Holocaust. Beautifully crafted and meticulously researched by two of America's powerhouse World War II historians, this riveting story will ensure that the world never forgets the utterly remarkable Josephine Janina Mehlberg and an epic rescue mission that defied great evil. You will not put this book down until the very last word -- it is a stunning piece of Holocaust history that will stick with you long after you're done.'Debbie Cenziper, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Citizen 865: The Hunt for Hitler's Hidden Soldiers in America

'A story of courage, compassion, and cunning so profound that it must be included with the greatest Holocaust literature. Janina Mehlberg is a heroine for the ages.'Larry Loftis, New York Times bestselling author of The Watchmaker's Daughter, S&S NYC