"The Orphan's Tale" is a historical fiction novel by Pam Jenoff, published in 2017. The story is set in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II and follows the lives of two women, Noa and Astrid, who are brought together in a German circus. Noa is a young Dutch woman who is kicked out of her home after becoming pregnant with a Nazi soldier's child. Astrid is a Jewish aerialist who is forced to flee her family after they are captured by the Gestapo. The two women form an unlikely bond as they navigate the dangers and uncertainties of life in the circus, hiding their true identities to avoid detection by the authorities. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including performers, trainers, and circus workers, who each have their own secrets and motivations. Through their journey, Jenoff explores themes of identity, survival, and the power of human connection in the face of adversity.
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