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People Of The Book

People Of The Book

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by Geraldine Brooks
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Shortlisted for the 2009 Prime Minister's Literary Awards When Hanna Heath gets a call in the middle of the night in her Sydney home about a precious medieval manuscript that has been recovered from the smouldering ruins of war-torn Sarajevo she knows she is on the brink of the experience of a lifetime. A renowned book conservator she must now make her way to Bosnia to start work on restoring the Sarajevo Haggadah -- a Jewish prayer book -- to discover its secrets and piece together the story of its miraculous survival. But the trip will also set in motion a series of events that threaten to rock Hanna's orderly life including her encounter with Ozren Karamen the young librarian who risked his life to save the book. As meticulously researched as all of Brooks' previous work People of the Book is a gripping and moving novel about war art love and survival. 'an imaginative tour de force' Good Weekend 'intelligent thoughtful gracefully written and original' Washington Post 'a fearless and engaging writer' Courier-Mail

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ISBN13: 9780732280383
ISBN10: 0732280389
Language: English
Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers (aust
Publication Year: 2009
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    An inspiring historical novel about war, art, and survival.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by how art preserves history and the resilience of human spirit, this book is a must. It beautifully intertwines a modern quest with stories from the past, creating a compelling narrative that celebrates cultural endurance. It’s a mesmerizing read that could easily become a treasured addition to your collection.
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