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Two Lives by Vikram Seth documents the love story between Seth’s uncle, Shanti Behari Seth, and his German-Jewish great aunt, Henny Caro, against the backdrop of WWII. Through family interviews, letters, and photographs, Seth narrates their challenges and triumphs, including Shanti's move to the UK to escape Nazi persecution and his subsequent career as a one-handed dentist, and Henny’s escape from Germany and struggle to reclaim her lost belongings. The couple reconnects in Britain, finding solace in their shared history, revealing a bond that transcends romantic love. The book includes references to the Holocaust and the devastating impact of Nazi persecution on the Jewish community.