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Seventeen-year-old Salka Radin fled from her small town to escape the poverty and oppression inflicted on Russian Jews. But once settled amongst her rich German second cousins, Salka had new humiliations to face. Not only was she an Eastern European Jew, but she had the most unwomanly thirst for knowledge.
Swept up into the opulence of Viennese high society by a whirlwind romance, Salka's keen intelligence and resourcefulness were tested to the limit by the strange and alien world she now inhabited. But new and greater challenges awaited her as Europe teetered on the brink of world war.
Salka is a fascinating and unusual heroine. Her world—with all its harshness and splendour—is unforgettably evoked in this powerful and engrossing novel.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
A brave Jewish girl navigating social upheaval and self-discovery.
Who is this book for?
Salka is a compelling story about resilience and the quest for knowledge amidst adversity. You'll be drawn into her world of social contrasts, from poverty to high society, and the emotional strength she must summon. It's a captivating read that offers both historical insight and an inspiring heroine.
