In the bustling streets of 1960s Manhattan, 'The Lost Family' introduces Peter Rashkin, a charismatic chef and Auschwitz survivor wrestling with the shadows of his past. Owner of the popular Masha’s, he is haunted by his survival whilst his beloved wife, Masha, and their daughters perished in the Nazi death camps. Expending himself in the refuge of his restaurant, Peter has turned away from love—until June Bouquet, a radiant and much younger model, breathes new life into his world. Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage, and the bittersweet promise of a fresh start with the birth of their daughter, Elsbeth. However, as the years pass, the weight of grief proves inseparable from their lives, weaving sorrow through the fabric of their family and leaving indelible marks on each of them. Jenna Blum masterfully explores the subtleties of marriage, the complexities of family, and the lasting force of love against the inevitable scars etched by loss, creating a moving saga that spans three emotionally rich decades.