A richly imagined story of unexpected love, independence, and belonging, The Morning Gift is a classic WWII romance from Eva Ibbotson, now with new introduction. Eighteen-year-old Ruth lives in the sparkling city of Vienna with her family, where she delights in its music, energy and natural beauty. She is wildly in love with the brilliant young pianist Heini Radik and can't wait until they are married. But Ruth's world is turned upside down when the Nazis invade Austria and