The God of that Summer
$24.29
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2023
Summary
The Innocence of Summer: A Novel of War and Loss
As the Second World War nears its end, Germany crumbles under relentless bombing. Millions flee their homes, seeking refuge in the countryside, where resources are scarce.
Twelve-year-old Luisa, her mother, and older sister Billie escape the city’s destruction, finding fragile safety on a dairy farm. But the war’s shadow looms even here. The family’s survival hinges on the favor of Luisa’s brother-in-law, an SS officer. His at…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529009859 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529009855 |
| Author: | Ralf Rothmann, Shaun Whiteside |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Picador |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 174g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 16mm |
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‘This book’s power lies in its depiction of civilians trying to lead ordinary lives during the horror of war… It is shattering stuff, but Rothmann is tender towards his characters and this book is as memorable as his last.’ * The Times *
About The Author
Ralf Rothmann
Ralf Rothmann is a German novelist, poet, and dramatist. His first novel to be translated into English, To Die in Spring, won the HWA Gold Crown for Best Historical Novel, was an international bestseller, and was translated into twenty-five languages.
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