In the novel "For Those Who Are Lost", author Julia Bryan Thomas draws inspiration from true events to tell a poignant story set during World War II. As the Nazi invasion of the island of Guernsey looms, parents face a harrowing choice: send their children alone to England or keep the family together and face the unknown. Ava and Joseph Simon decide to send their 9-year-old son, Henry, and 4-year-old daughter, Catherine, with Henry's teacher, Helen, to safety in England. At the last moment, Helen's sister, Lily, fleeing an abusive marriage and seeking a fresh start, takes Helen's place. Lily makes a fateful decision to separate Henry and Catherine, leading to consequences that ripple long after the war ends. The novel explores themes of love, courage, and forgiveness in times of adversity.
Julia Bryan Thomas is the author of "For Those Who Are Lost" (2022) and "The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Club" (2023). She is married to mystery novelist Will Thomas.
