Books like The butterfly and the violin by Kristy Cambron

Sera James, a Manhattan art dealer, had her life shattered at a wedding altar two years ago, leaving her heart fragile and craving distraction. Her longing is ignited when she discovers a striking portrait of a young violinist with piercing blue eyes—a painting she first saw as a child. The portrait belongs to Adele von Bron, an Austrian violinist and daughter of a high‑ranking member of the Third Reich. Sera's path crosses with William Hanover, and together they peel back the layers of Adele's enigmatic past. They trace the violinist’s courageous acts: smuggling Jews out of Vienna amid Nazi oppression. Their investigation brings history, art, and personal healing into sharp focus. The novel weaves themes of trauma, resilience, and the enduring power of music, set against the grim backdrop of concentration camps such as Auschwitz.

First publish date: 2014