This book was so good that for me, it was very difficult to put down because the story was absolutely gripping!!! The story takes place in Frankfurt in 1963 when Eva, the main character (a German interpreter for the Polish language) in chosen to interpret for Auschwitz survivors involved in a lawsuit against men who worked in there during WWII. As she becomes more involved, she discovers secrets about her family and their role during WWII which she had no idea about. It was very interesting and of heartbreaking to read as Eva struggles to come to terms with the past. Eva really can't believe the attitude of the people in her country, booming post-war Germany, which is to basically ignore the terrible atrocities which occurred in the concentration camps as well as the unwillingness to deal reality of the crimes that were committed. As Eva uncovers painful secrets about her own family from the war, she changes her life and makes decisions so she can be true to herself and her own conscience. An amazing historical fiction novel!!!!