When a young American woman visits Prague in 1938 for a month long vacation, she has no idea of what lies ahead. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she becomes stranded there when suddenly in 1939 the city is invaded by Germany. Her life takes on a great new burden along with the challenges of survival, she finds instincts she never knew she had-and a strength she never knew she’d need, as the human dimensions play themselves out on every level. The characters in The Secret of Anja and their exploits of danger, romance and intrigue are riveting as it explores the life of women and children during the most dangerous years of World War II.