Blum, Jenna
In 1960s Manhattan
patrons flock to Masha's for the delicious food
impeccable service
and dashing owner and chef
Peter Rashkin. Peter suffers from the terrible guilt of surviving Auschwitz while his wife
Masha--the restaurant's namesake--and two young daughters perished. Although he is considered the most eligible bachelor in town
Peter has resigned himself to a solitary life. Then he falls passionately in love with beautiful young model June Bouquet
and hopes to finally let go of the past. But over the next twenty years
the indelible sadness of his memories overshadow Peter
June
and their daughter Elsbeth
transforming them in shocking
heartbreaking
and unexpected ways.