One Star Away

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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows Ziuta and her family as they face the harrowing realities of Soviet imprisonment and forced labor in Russia. Enduring starvation and brutal conditions, their survival seems bleak until a compassionate Maharaja from India emerges as a potential savior for Ziuta and other Polish children. Imogene Salva draws from her mother's experiences to shed light on this lesser-known chapter of history, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit and the power of kindness in desperate times.