Mimi's Journey

"I can't leave you, Mama. I can't go," Lily sobbed. "Then don't say goodbye," Chloe whispered, pressing the cherished family heirloom into her daughter's palm. "Just say: until we meet again." Paris, 1923. Lily Levin boards a train with her baby daughter Mimi and American husband, leaving behind her beloved mother Chloe for a new life across the ocean. Carrying her mother's precious diamond pin and the Yiddish lullabies she sings to Mimi, Lily faces an uncertain future in a country she's never seen. In New York, as Lily struggles to fit in, she finds an unexpected ally in Gloria, a young mother hired to care for Mimi. The two women forge a friendship deeper than blood as they share dreams, fears, and their fierce love for their children. Then tragedy shatters their world. One brave mother must make an impossible choice that sends her and two children on a voyage-to a Europe where Hitler's Nazi Party is gaining power and darkness is rising. A heart-wrenching and powerful story of love, sacrifice, and finding strength in the most desperate of times, from USA Today bestselling author Roberta Kagan. What readers are saying about The Last Lullaby: 'Emotionally charged… will have you in all your feels.' Reader review, 5 stars 'As a devoted reader of Roberta Kagan's historical fiction, I can wholeheartedly say that The Last Lullaby is a masterpiece that will stay with you long after the final page.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Utterly addictive and should come with a warning once you pick it up, you will not be able to put it down until the final page.' Reader review, 5 stars 'With moments that will bring tears to your eyes and others that will fill you with hope.' Reader review, 5 stars If you're a fan of historical fiction that combines rich character development with poignant storytelling, The Last Lullaby is a must-read. It's a testament to Kagan's talent and her ability to craft stories that resonate deeply with readers.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Very deep and emotional.' Reader review, 5 stars 'This story packs an emotional punch and then some.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A gripping read from the first page to the last. Wonderfully written with believable characters and an intriguing story line. Wonderful!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Brilliant and absolutely enthralling. Couldn't stop reading.' Reader review, 5 stars 'It was an emotional read that will stay with me, and I can't wait for the rest of the series.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Another outstanding story to what promises to be another exceptional and exciting series.' Reader review, 5 stars

"Mimi, it's me. Nick," he whispered, his Nazi uniform a mockery of the boy who once promised to protect her. She stared through her tears at eyes she'd never forgotten-now belonging to the enemy. When the Nazis invade Paris, the peaceful world Mimi shares with her beloved grandmother Chloe-is shattered forever. In a single, brutal day, police tear through their neighborhood, ripping Jewish families from their homes and destroying lives built over generations. As grandmother and granddaughter face the unthinkable horrors of Nazi-occupied France, an unexpected figure from Mimi's past emerges-someone who could be salvation or destruction. Nick, the childhood friend who once held her heart, now bears the swastika armband. But beneath the Reich insignia lies a man haunted by his choices, desperate to find redemption in the darkness. From a converted department store turned prison where Mimi is forced to sort stolen treasures to the camps where innocents face unspeakable evil, love becomes the most dangerous-and powerful-force of all. Based on true events during the Nazi occupation of Paris, this is a devastating story of impossible choices, unexpected courage, and bonds that transcend even war itself from USA Today bestselling author Roberta Kagan. What readers are saying about, The Last Lullaby, the first book in the Mimi's Journey series: 'Emotionally charged… will have you in all your feels.' Reader review, 5 stars 'As a devoted reader of Roberta Kagan's historical fiction, I can wholeheartedly say that The Last Lullaby is a masterpiece that will stay with you long after the final page.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Utterly addictive and should come with a warning once you pick it up, you will not be able to put it down until the final page.' Reader review, 5 stars 'With moments that will bring tears to your eyes and others that will fill you with hope.' Reader review, 5 stars If you're a fan of historical fiction that combines rich character development with poignant storytelling, The Last Lullaby is a must-read. It's a testament to Kagan's talent and her ability to craft stories that resonate deeply with readers.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Very deep and emotional.' Reader review, 5 stars 'This story packs an emotional punch and then some.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A gripping read from the first page to the last. Wonderfully written with believable characters and an intriguing story line. Wonderful!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Brilliant and absolutely enthralling. Couldn't stop reading.' Reader review, 5 stars 'It was an emotional read that will stay with me, and I can't wait for the rest of the series.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Another outstanding story to what promises to be another exceptional and exciting series.' Reader review, 5 stars