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1944 Diary

by Hans Keilson ...

[ 1944 Diary] is a deeply personal account, made even more remarkable that it was written during World War II and the horrors of the Holocaust . . . A moving and fascinating read." — Library JournalIn 2010, FSG published two novels by the German- Jewish writer Hans Keilson: Comedy in a Minor Key—written in 1944 while Keilson was in hiding in the Netherlands, first published in German in 1947, ... Read more

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[ 1944 Diary] is a deeply personal account, made even more remarkable that it was written during World War II and the horrors of the Holocaust . . . A moving and fascinating read." — Library JournalIn 2010, FSG published two novels by the German- Jewish writer Hans Keilson: Comedy in a Minor Key—written in 1944 while Keilson was in hiding in the Netherlands, first published in German in 1947,
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Comedy in a Minor Key

A Novel

by Hans Keilson ...

A Dutch couple hide a Jewish perfume merchant in their home during World War II in this classic dark comedy novella."A book of such profound and understated beauty that it almost seems to function as a parable." —David L. Ulin, Los Angeles TimesA penetrating study of ordinary people resisting the Nazi occupation—and, true to its title, a dark comedy of wartime manners— Comedy in a Minor Key tells ... Read more

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A Dutch couple hide a Jewish perfume merchant in their home during World War II in this classic dark comedy novella."A book of such profound and understated beauty that it almost seems to function as a parable." —David L. Ulin, Los Angeles TimesA penetrating study of ordinary people resisting the Nazi occupation—and, true to its title, a dark comedy of wartime manners— Comedy in a Minor Key tells
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Life Goes On

A Novel

by Hans Keilson ...

This "stunningly accomplished" debut novel, first published in 1933, "gives a haunting portrait of Germany between the two world wars" ( Publishers Weekly).In Life Goes On, Hans Keilson tells the story of Herr Seldersen—a Jewish store owner modeled on his own father—and the troubles that he and his family encounter as the German economy collapses and politics turn rancid. The book was banned by ... Read more

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This "stunningly accomplished" debut novel, first published in 1933, "gives a haunting portrait of Germany between the two world wars" ( Publishers Weekly).In Life Goes On, Hans Keilson tells the story of Herr Seldersen—a Jewish store owner modeled on his own father—and the troubles that he and his family encounter as the German economy collapses and politics turn rancid. The book was banned by
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The Death of the Adversary

A Novel

by Hans Keilson ...

Written while Hans Keilson was in hiding during World War II, The Death of the Adversary is the self-portrait of a young man helplessly fascinated by an unnamed "adversary" whom he watches rise to power in 1930s Germany. It is a tale of horror, not only in its evocation of Hitler's gathering menace but also in its hero's desperate attempt to discover logic where none exists. A psychological fable ... Read more

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Written while Hans Keilson was in hiding during World War II, The Death of the Adversary is the self-portrait of a young man helplessly fascinated by an unnamed "adversary" whom he watches rise to power in 1930s Germany. It is a tale of horror, not only in its evocation of Hitler's gathering menace but also in its hero's desperate attempt to discover logic where none exists. A psychological fable
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The Death of the Adversary

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Written while Hans Keilson was in hiding during World War II, The Death of the Adversary is the self-portrait of a young man helplessly fascinated by an unnamed "adversary" whom he watches rise to power in 1930s Germany. It is a tale of horror, not only in its evocation of Hitler's gathering menace but also in its hero's desperate attempt to discover logic where none exists. A psychological fable ... Read more

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Written while Hans Keilson was in hiding during World War II, The Death of the Adversary is the self-portrait of a young man helplessly fascinated by an unnamed "adversary" whom he watches rise to power in 1930s Germany. It is a tale of horror, not only in its evocation of Hitler's gathering menace but also in its hero's desperate attempt to discover logic where none exists. A psychological fable
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Comedy in a Minor Key

A Novel

by Hans Keilson ...

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3 hours 16 min

"For busy, harried or distractible readers who have the time and energy only to skim the opening paragraph of a review, I'll say this as quickly and clearly as possible: The Death of the Adversary and Comedy in a Minor Key are masterpieces, and Hans Keilson is a genius..." —Francine Prose, The New York Times Book ReviewA penetrating study of ordinary people resisting the Nazi occupation—and, true ... Read more

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"For busy, harried or distractible readers who have the time and energy only to skim the opening paragraph of a review, I'll say this as quickly and clearly as possible: The Death of the Adversary and Comedy in a Minor Key are masterpieces, and Hans Keilson is a genius..." —Francine Prose, The New York Times Book ReviewA penetrating study of ordinary people resisting the Nazi occupation—and, true
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Mr. Peanut

by Adam Ross ...

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David Pepin has been in love with his wife, Alice, since the moment they met in a university seminar on Alfred Hitchcock. After thirteen years of marriage, he still can’t imagine a remotely happy life without her—yet he obsessively contemplates her demise. Soon she is dead, and David is both deeply distraught and the prime suspect.The detectives investigating Alice’s suspicious death have plenty ... Read more

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David Pepin has been in love with his wife, Alice, since the moment they met in a university seminar on Alfred Hitchcock. After thirteen years of marriage, he still can’t imagine a remotely happy life without her—yet he obsessively contemplates her demise. Soon she is dead, and David is both deeply distraught and the prime suspect.The detectives investigating Alice’s suspicious death have plenty
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A Jewel in the Crown

by David Lewis ...

Series Book 1 - The Secret Churchill Files
James Bond meets Maisie Dobbs in this riveting new historical caper series featuring a gifted young socialist-turned-counterespionage spy on a World War II mission orchestrated by Winston Churchill himself…1940: Weeks after the evacuation of Dunkirk, Germany is poised to invade a near-defenseless Britain. To safeguard the Crown Jewels from the Nazis, Winston Churchill devises a daring gamble to ... Read more

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James Bond meets Maisie Dobbs in this riveting new historical caper series featuring a gifted young socialist-turned-counterespionage spy on a World War II mission orchestrated by Winston Churchill himself…1940: Weeks after the evacuation of Dunkirk, Germany is poised to invade a near-defenseless Britain. To safeguard the Crown Jewels from the Nazis, Winston Churchill devises a daring gamble to
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The Last Secret

A Novel

by Maia Caron ...

•INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER•A sweeping, dazzling dual-timeline novel centering on two unforgettable women—and their inextricable link to each other decades apart.Ukraine, 1944As the world around her is ripped apart by war and infiltrated by Nazi soldiers, Savka Ivanets works as a medic for the Ukrainian resistance, stitching wounds by day, stealing supplies by night, and dodging firefights ... Read more

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•INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER•A sweeping, dazzling dual-timeline novel centering on two unforgettable women—and their inextricable link to each other decades apart.Ukraine, 1944As the world around her is ripped apart by war and infiltrated by Nazi soldiers, Savka Ivanets works as a medic for the Ukrainian resistance, stitching wounds by day, stealing supplies by night, and dodging firefights
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Mistress of Life and Death

The Dark Journey of Maria Mandl, Head Overseer of the Women's Camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau

by Susan J. Eischeid ...

**A gripping, unflinching biography of SS Overseer Maria Mandl, one of the most notorious and contradictory figures at the heart of the Nazi regime, and her transformation from harmless small-town girl to hardened killer.With new details and previously unpublished photographs, this gripping, unflinching examination charts her transformation from engaging country girl to “The Beast” of Auschwitz.* ... Read more

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**A gripping, unflinching biography of SS Overseer Maria Mandl, one of the most notorious and contradictory figures at the heart of the Nazi regime, and her transformation from harmless small-town girl to hardened killer.With new details and previously unpublished photographs, this gripping, unflinching examination charts her transformation from engaging country girl to “The Beast” of Auschwitz.*
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The House by the Lake

One House, Five Families, and a Hundred Years of German History

by Thomas Harding ...

"A superb portrait of twentieth century Germany seen through the prism of a house" from the #1 international bestselling author of Hanns and Rudolf (Tom Holland, author of Dominion).Named a Best Book of the Year by The Times (London) • New Statesman (London) • Daily Express (London) • CommonwealIn the summer of 1993, Thomas Harding traveled to Germany with his grandmother to visit a small ... ... Read more

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"A superb portrait of twentieth century Germany seen through the prism of a house" from the #1 international bestselling author of Hanns and Rudolf (Tom Holland, author of Dominion).Named a Best Book of the Year by The Times (London) • New Statesman (London) • Daily Express (London) • CommonwealIn the summer of 1993, Thomas Harding traveled to Germany with his grandmother to visit a small ...
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The Lioness

by Gigi Griffis ...

The king killed the love of her life—and she's going to make him pay.Step into this epic revenge tale a la The Count of Monte Cristo**, based on the true story of France's most notorious lady pirate. By the author of** The Empress**—as seen on Netflix.**It's 1343 and Jeanne de Clisson is out for revenge.At forty-three, her perfect life—a loving husband, three young childre... ... Read more

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The king killed the love of her life—and she's going to make him pay.Step into this epic revenge tale a la The Count of Monte Cristo**, based on the true story of France's most notorious lady pirate. By the author of** The Empress**—as seen on Netflix.**It's 1343 and Jeanne de Clisson is out for revenge.At forty-three, her perfect life—a loving husband, three young childre...
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