The Storyteller of Auschwitz: An utterly gripping and unforgettable World War Two historical novel - Softcover

Curham, Siobhan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1837902488 ISBN 13: 9781837902484

Publisher: Bookouture, 2023

Synopsis

Auschwitz, 1942: The Nazis have already cut so many lives short, but can a person truly die if their story survives? I have to make it out. The world needs to know what’s happening here…

Stumbling through the terrifying wrought iron gates of Auschwitz, Jewish author Etty Weil longs for her apartment overlooking the Seine, where she used to laugh with friends, her shelves full of records and her beloved typewriter by the wide window.

Now she looks on in horror as a young girl, Danielle, is ruthlessly torn from her sobbing mother. Etty does the only thing she can to help: trapped inside the maze of barbed wire, she befriends fourteen-year-old Danielle and promises to cherish her like a sister.

Every evening, Etty tells Danielle stories, building a beautiful world of imagination and hope to escape into. Soon, Etty realises that the other women in their cramped hut are listening too. She encourages them to share their lives, to talk about their darling children, their love affairs and the beloved family they’ve already lost. Etty knows she must survive this terrible place: if only to keep her promise to these brave women that their stories will not be forgotten.

But the more hope Etty gives Danielle, the more chances the young girl begins to take, rebelling against the brutal SS guards. Etty tries to protect her, risking her own life and the stories she promised to save. But one day, Danielle goes too far… Will Etty stop her in time to save her? Or will Etty pay the ultimate price for the only thing truly worth dying for: love?

Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and The Choice will lose their hearts to this devastatingly beautiful and hopeful novel. The Storyteller of Auschwitz is a heartbreaking read about finding something to live for when all seems lost.

Readers love The Storyteller of Auschwitz:

‘From the very first page of this book I was hooked… This story had me ugly crying… an emotional rollercoaster… Tender, thought-provoking and a real page-turner. I read this book cover to cover in under 24 hours… Simply beautiful and heart-wrenching… You will be left on the edge of your seat… A very easy 5 stars for me. I would give it more if I could! Utterly gripping and unforgettable… One of the most powerful books I have read.’ @thebookreadingblonde, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Hands down the best historical fiction book I’ve read… An absolutely amazing, captivating novel… A heart-breaking, moving story that will not only have you crying with the horror that took place but laughing at the stories told. I loved… I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gosh this book. Both beautiful and heart-wrenching. It left me with tears in my eyes. One of the most powerful books I have ever read. I would give it more stars if I could because somehow five doesn't seem like enough.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘One of the most powerful books that I've ever read… Simply extraordinary… My heart was repeatedly broken while reading this.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An utterly fantastic book… captivating, heart-breaking and courageous. I raced through it… just gripped me… I was deeply moved.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Edition details

• Publisher: Bookouture
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1837902488
• ISBN 13: 9781837902484
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 332