This book is set during Hitler's Nazi occupation of Belgium and France. Ashes is about two eighteen year old girls, Simone Lyon (who is Belgian and Christian) and her best friend Hava Daniels (who is Polish and Jewish). Simone is also the daughter of a world war one hero, General Joseph Lyon.
With the war breaking out in the spring of 1940, both the girls end up relying on each other when hit with separation from their families. Hava is eventually taken away due to her Jewish background, leaving Simone distraught.
The writing style of the author is amazing, and really leaves an impact on the reader. The deep friendship between Hava and Simone touches the reader's heart, and is emotional against a horrifying backdrop.
With the war breaking out in the spring of 1940, both the girls end up relying on each other when hit with separation from their families. Hava is eventually taken away due to her Jewish background, leaving Simone distraught.
The writing style of the author is amazing, and really leaves an impact on the reader. The deep friendship between Hava and Simone touches the reader's heart, and is emotional against a horrifying backdrop.