AS nine incredible women make their bold bid for freedom from the war monster that is Nazism a scene is set for an inspirational account of fortitude and bravery.
This back story opener allows the author to prepare us for an account that is true and heroic.
Resistance fighter turned fugitive turned concentration camp inmate, Helene -- 50 years later -- is the touchstone of an account of heroic endeavour.
And is the task of Gwen Strauss, her great niece to retell story that has as its denouement an escape from a Death March
Our first impression is a subliminal taster.