Kiev, 1941: Watching the Red Army withdraw from Ukraine in the face of Hitler's relentless advance, sisters Natasha and Lisa Smirnova realize their lives are about to change forever. As the German army occupies their beloved city, the sisters are tested in ways they never thought possible. Lisa's fiancé Alexei is taken by the invading army, whilst Natasha falls in love with Mark - a Hungarian soldier, enlisted against all his principles on the side of the Nazis. But as Natasha and Lisa fight to protect the friends and family they hold dear, they must face up to the dark horrors of war and the pain of betrayal. Will they be strong enough to overcome the forces which threaten to tear their family apart? Why readers love Sisters of War: 'Captivating from the first page' 'Powerful and heart wrenching' 'A touching story, beautifully written' 'Well-researched and fascinating' Originally published as The Story of Us.