Chasing the King of Hearts [electronic resource]
Hanna Krall2013
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The internationally acclaimed Polish bestseller about the Holocaust. A
remarkable true story of love and survival. Now for the first time in English.
The Warsaw Ghetto 1942: When Izolda's husband, Shayek, is imprisoned, she sets
out to release him. She changes her name, her hair, her religion. Eventually she
is captured and deported to Auschwitz. But even there, she trusts that her love
will save them both.
Why Peirene chose to publish this book: 'This is a beautiful love story but also
an incredible account of one woman's quest to be heard. Told with astounding
simplicity, the book recreates the Holocaust not as an historical event but as a
terrifying, shared, experience. I am amazed - and honoured - that it was left to
Peirene to publish this book for the first time in English.' Meike Ziervogel
'A spare, startling tale of love and survival.' Justine Jordan, Guardian
'A remarkable find.' David Mills, Sunday Times
'Krall has created an elegant, nuanced book about...
Main title:
Chasing the King of Hearts [electronic resource] / Hanna Krall
Author:
Hanna Krall, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Peirene Press, 2013
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (176 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781908670137
Language:
English
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BRN:
434198
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |