Synopsis
One secret diary revealed a lifetime of lies
Walter Pierce Anderson is a proper Presbyterian who never questions his Scottish and German aristocratic roots.But three days after his mother's funeral, the discovery of a hidden drawer of scandalous lingerie and a cache of Yiddish diaries shatters his image of her as a paragon of propriety.
Determined to find the truth, Walter uncovers the dangerous past of Chawa Demb, a brilliant Polish Jew who becomes Eva and sheds her soul to ensure her son grows up in a world where his name is not a death sentence.
As her secrets emerge, Walter must decide if his identity is built on a foundation of love or a mountain of lies.
Eva’s Secret is a haunting historical mystery that explores the thin line between survival and maternal sacrifice.
Perfect for fans of emotional family dramas like The Nightingale, this story proves that the greatest miracle is sometimes the truth we hide from those we love.
This astonishing and unforgettable novel will keep readers engrossed until the final page.
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About the Author
After an award-winning career as a scientist, Michael Fryd returned to an early passion late in life: writing.His short fiction has appeared in Intrinsick, Easy Street, Page and Spine, Evening Street Press, UK Short Humor, and Story Sanctum.His memoir, My Mother's War, was a runner-up for the 2023 Maxy Award for Creative Nonfiction - Bio & Memoir. Kirkus Reviews called it "...engrossing and immersive...a candid and compelling multigenerational account."His first novel, Eva's Secret, published in March 2026, draws inspiration from his family's history in Poland before and during the Holocaust. Kirkus Reviews described it as "an engaging, intimate tale about thriving under the most difficult of situations." It received an Honorable Mention in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition.
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