A family uncovers its legacy of war and risks everything to discover that all human things of dearest value hang on slender strings.
In 1960, Rolf stands on a chilly New York street mesmerized by the music of a young violinist playing for tips. Since the end of the war, he has searched for a talent to fill the void created by the death of Tova, a Jewish prodigy.
Rolf realizes an opportunity exists to honor a promise made to himself regarding the murder of his wife and the young prodigy who died in a concentration camp during World War 2.
Little does he realize that this teenaged violinist, Chloe, is about to alter the course of his and his family’s life.
He is drawn into her world discovering the reason she lives on the street as he realizes she may be the means of the redemption he has sought for so long.
However, Rolf cannot anticipate the impact or complications this gifted musician will create when she meets Travis, the son of a friend from Texas. Their lives grow in complexity as their romance grows and threatens to destroy the progress she has made, Rolf’s hopes of redemption, and everyone’s happiness.
Chloe is the catalyst for change in the present and for generations to come – to what end Rolf cannot possibly foresee.
One thing he is certain of – she will change everything!
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Each book may be read as a separate novel.
“A natural storyteller, Rendón weaves a beautiful historical fiction with unforgettable characters and conceptual depth. Strings – Atonement will restore your faith in goodness.”
~ Melody Rich, Ph.D., Editor
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