Einat Holland

Across the turbulent 20th century, five stories reveal desperate choices and hidden triumphs-from the Holocaust's shadows to Cold War espionage-uncovering resilience in war's quiet, aching aftermath.

When you’re in your early twenties, your best friend is a like a song you can’t stop listening to on a loop, until you never want to hear it again. Sad City Girls is a dramedy about that kind of friendship, and the moments of magic and obsession, the good vibes and bad news, that make it so wonderful and terrible.

In 1943 Poland, Regina, a Jewish woman, has lost her entire family and is rescued by a young childless couple, Jan and Barbara and given shelter in their closet. Over time, Regina grows close with the couple, and Barbara and she are forced to make sacrifices to stay alive. Many years later, Helusia, a descendant of Regina's, embarks on a quest and makes a discovery that upends the lives of all involved.

When you’re in your early twenties, your best friend is a like a song you can’t stop listening to on a loop, until you never want to hear it again. Sad City Girls is a dramedy about that kind of friendship, and the moments of magic and obsession, the good vibes and bad news, that make it so wonderful and terrible.