Name: The Violinist of Auschwitz
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Author: Ellie Midwood
ISBN: 9781538741146

Type

Physical Book

Author

Ellie Midwood

Publisher

Grand Central Publishing

Language

English

Pages

400

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9781538741146

Synopsis "The Violinist of Auschwitz "

Based on the unforgettable true story of Alma Rosé, The Violinist of Auschwitz brings to life one of history's most fearless, inspiring and courageous heroines. Alma's bravery saved countless lives, bringing hope to those who had forgotten its meaning... In Auschwitz, every day is a fight for survival. Alma is inmate 50381, the number tattooed on her skin in pale blue ink. She is cooped up with thousands of others, torn from loved ones, trapped in a maze of barbed wire. Every day people disappear, never to be seen again. This tragic reality couldn't be further from Alma's previous life. An esteemed violinist, her performances left her audiences spellbound. But when the Nazis descend on Europe, none of that can save her... When the head of the women's camp appoints Alma as the conductor of the orchestra, performing for prisoners trudging to work as well as the highest-ranking Nazis, Alma refuses: "they can kill me but they won't make me play". Yet she soon realizes the power this position offers: she can provide starving girls with extra rations and save many from the clutches of death. This is how Alma meets Miklos, a talented pianist. Surrounded by despair, they find happiness in joint rehearsals, secret notes, and concerts they give side by side--all the while praying that this will one day end. But in Auschwitz, the very air is tainted with loss, and tragedy is the only certainty... In such a hopeless place, can their love survive?

Ellie Midwood

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Ellie Midwood is an American historical fiction author, known for her novels set in World War II. Her interest in this historical period originated in her childhood, influenced by her grandfather's experiences as a sergeant in the 2nd Tank Guard of the First Belorussian Front. Her novels have been translated into several languages and have received praise for their emotive and detailed narrative.

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