The Postcard: The International Bestseller by Anne Berest (English) Paperback Bo

Description: The Postcard by Anne Berest, Tina Kover Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A moving novel based on the true story of a familys endurance and pain, and a heartfelt exploration of Jewish identity in a secular society Publisher Description A moving novel from the bestselling author of HOW TO BE PARISIAN WHEREVER YOU ARE"A deeply moving book." -LEILA SLIMANI *** "A powerful exploration of family trauma." -LAUREN ELKIN"A work of rare grace and importance."-THE GUARDIANIn January 2003, the Berest family receive a mysterious, unsigned postcard. On one side was an image of the Opera Garnier; on the other, the names of their relatives who were killed in Auschwitz: Ephraim, Emma, Noemie and Jacques.Years later, Anne sought to find the truth behind this postcard. She journeys 100 years into the past, tracing the lives of her ancestors from their flight from Russia following the revolution, their journey to Latvia, Palestine, and Paris, the war and its aftermath. What emerges is a thrilling and sweeping tale based on true events that shatters her certainties about her family, her country, and herself.At once a gripping investigation into family secrets, a poignant tale of mothers and daughters, and an enthralling portrait of 20th-century Parisian intellectual and artistic life, The Postcard tells the story of a family devastated by the Holocaust and yet somehow restored by love and the power of storytelling.READER REVIEWS"I am rarely moved to tears by books, but the Postcard had me twice. It is so intensely moving, so cleverly structured, and so gripping. This is one of the best books I have read in years."-Tom, Mr Bs Emporium bookseller"One of the best books Ive ever read." -Naomi, Netgalley"This extraordinary true novel is a must-read." -Aoife, Netgalley"Powerful, painful, important... Highly recommend." -Stephen, Amazon"This book is more than the blurb, quotes and taglines. It is a feeling to felt, something to be passed on, something to be reflected and something to show the importance in remembering and reading." -Lucy, Waterstones bookseller"A beautiful masterpiece." -Beth, Amazon Author Biography Anne Berest is an actor and author. With her sister Claire Berest, she is the co-author of the best-selling work of nonfiction How to be Parisian Wherever You Are (Ebury Press, 2014), which was translated into thirty-five languages. Her novel The Postcard has won numerous awards, was a finalist for the Goncourt Prize, and was a bestseller in France. Tina Kover is a literary translator whose works include The Black City by Georges Sand, Adelaïde Bons The Little Girl on the Ice Floe. For Europa she recently translated Belle Greene by Alexandra Lapierre, and No Touching by Ketty Rouf. Details ISBN 178770517X ISBN-13 9781787705173 Title The Postcard Author Anne Berest, Tina Kover Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 480 Publisher Europa Editions (UK) Ltd GE_Item_ID:160595480; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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