Code Name Sapphire is simply put historical fiction at its best. Pam Jenoff always does an amazing job of presenting stories based on true events and not only educating us but giving us an amazing story. Code Name Sapphire depicts the bravery and courage of the Resistance who would do their utmost to move soldiers to safety and some would go back to fight another day. It is also based on the true story of the train on its way to Auschwitz that these brave people liberated many prisoners Lily, Hannah, Matteo and his sister Michelene are forefront in the story and they put their lives on the line time and time again. The pages turn quickly as you are cheering them all on, crying with them and just admiring them for their bravery and courage. Highly recommend Code Name Sapphire or any book by Pam Jenoff.