One Good Thing

A Novel

By: Georgia Hunter

Narrated by: Eva Feiler, Georgia Hunter

From the New York Times-bestselling author of We Were the Lucky Ones, a propulsive and heart-wrenching story of a young woman entrusted with a boy’s life as WWII rages in Italy

1940, Italy. Lili and Esti have been best friends since they first met at university. When Esti’s son Theo is born, they become as close as sisters. While a war seethes across borders, life somehow goes on—until Germany invades Italy, and the friends suddenly find themselves in occupied territory.

Esti, older and fiercely self-assured, convinces Lili to join the resistance efforts. But when disaster strikes, a critically wounded Esti asks Lili to take a much bigger step: To go on the run with Theo. Protect him while Esti can’t.

Terrified to travel on her own, Lili sets out with Theo on a harrowing journey south toward Allied territory, braving Nazi-occupied villages and bombed-out cities, doing everything she can to keep the boy safe.

A remarkable tale of friendship, romance, motherhood, and survival, One Good Thing reminds us what is worth fighting for—and that love, even amidst a world in ruins, can triumph.

Great characters.

This story was compelling from the start. Being beautifully written makes for a good long story. I recommend it. Authors note at the end is helpful. There were historical facts I hadn't known and am enriched by knowing more.

Wonderful! Thrilling!

I love the writing of Georgia Hunter. She makes you think of history in a different way, like you are right in the middle of the story. Highly recommend reading!

Good story and performance

I thought the plot was very predictable, to the extent that I found myself guessing what would happen next and I was almost always right.

Awesome

Loved the story and the historical background. The view from Italy was new for new. Getting multiple views on WWII history fed my curiosity.

Excellent

I felt it to as a bit slow at the start but after Lily and Theo became a family the story took life!!