Protagonist. A 14-year-old French Jewish girl sent to a concentration camp where her parents are killed. Given a false identity by Sofia, she hardens to survive, becomes a kapo, and has relationships with guard Karl and prisoner Sascha. She helps plan a failed escape, is mortally wounded, and dies reciting the Shema Yisrael.
Edith's deep romantic bond with Russian POW Sascha drives her to risk everything.
Edith develops romantic feelings for the German guard Karl.
Sofia rescues Edith and provides her with a false identity to survive.
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