A Doll Called LEISL (The Leisl Legacy Series)

A Doll Called Leisl by Christine Drury is a deeply moving historical fiction novel that weaves together love, loss, secrets, and redemption across generations.

Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, the story begins with a simple handmade rag doll—Leisl—crafted with love by a grandmother for her young granddaughter. But hidden within the doll lies a dangerous secret—one that could mean survival or death.

As war tears families apart, lives are forever changed. A forbidden love, a moral dilemma, and a desperate act of hope intertwine when Herman Friedlander, a Jewish art historian, is forced into an uneasy alliance with powerful Nazi leader Hermann Göring. His choices haunt him for the rest of his life.

Decades later, in modern-day America, a descendant uncovers the truth and embarks on a journey to fulfill a long-forgotten promise—one that leads to a hidden past, lost identities, and the search for justice.

A Doll Called Leisl is a powerful exploration of:

• The resilience of the human spirit
• The weight of survival and guilt
• The enduring strength of family and memory
• The hidden stories behind history’s darkest moments

Perfect for readers of historical fiction, Holocaust stories, and multi-generational family sagas, this unforgettable novel will stay with you long after the final page.