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  • The Volunteer

    The True Story of the Resistance Hero who Infiltrated Auschwitz – Costa Book of the Year 2019

    by Jack Fairweather ...
    One of the Sunday Times paperbacks of the Year 2020One of the Financial Times best books of 2020'Totally gripping'-- Simon Sebag Montefiore'Pilecki is perhaps one of the greatest unsung heroes of the second world war ... this insightful book is likely to be the definitive version of this extraordinary life' -- EconomistWould you sac... ... Read more

    £5.99

  • The Escape Artist

    The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World

    by Jonathan Freedland ...
    **THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE, RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE,** WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR AND LONGLISTED FOR THE WINGATE LITERARY PRIZEA MAIL ON SUNDAY, THE TIMES, THE ECONOMIST, GUARDIAN, THE SPECTATOR, TIME, AND DAILY EXPRESS/DAILY MIRROR BOOK OF THE YEAR'Thrilling' Dail... ... Read more

    £0.99

  • The Children's Block

    Based on a true story by an Auschwitz survivor

    by Otto B Kraus ...
    'We lived on a bunk built for four but in times of overcrowding, it slept seven and at times even eight. There was so little space on the berth that when one of us wanted to ease his hip, we all had to turn in a tangle of legs and chests and hollow bellies as if we were one many-limbed creature, a Hindu god or a centipede. We grow intimate not only in body but also in mind because we knew that ... Read more

    £5.99 £4.99

  • The Ratline

    Love, Lies and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive

    by Philippe Sands ...
    *THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*FROM THE AUTHOR OF EAST WEST STREETAs Governor of Galicia, SS Brigadeführer Otto Freiherr von Wächter presided over an authority on whose territory hundreds of thousands of Jews and Poles were killed, including the family of the author's grandfather. By the time the war ended in May 1945, he was indicted for 'mass murder'. Hunted by the Soviets, the Americans, the ... Read more

    £0.99

  • The Daughter of Auschwitz

    a heartbreaking true story of courage and survival

    by Tova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant ...
    A Sunday Times bestseller (May 2023) - the incredible story of courage, resilience and survival.'I am a survivor. That comes with a survivor's obligation to represent one and half million Jewish children murdered by the Nazis. They cannot speak. So I must speak on their behalf.'Tova Friedman was one of the youngest people to emerge from Auschwitz. After surviving the liquidation of the Jewish ... Read more

    £9.99 £4.99

  • The Survivor

    How I Survived Six Concentration Camps and Became a Nazi Hunter - The Sunday Times Bestseller

    by Josef Lewkowicz, Michael Calvin ...
    One of the last great untold stories of the Holocaust, The Survivor is an astonishing account of one man's unbreakable spirit, unshakeable faith, and extraordinary courage in the face of evil.At only sixteen years old, Josef Lewkowicz became a number, prisoner 85314. Following the Nazi invasion of Poland, he and his father were separated from their family and herded to the Kraków-Plaszów ... Read more

    £9.99

  • In the Midst of Civilized Europe

    The 1918–1921 Pogroms in Ukraine and the Onset of the Holocaust

    by Jeffrey Veidlinger ...
    **A Times Literary Supplement Book of the YearA riveting account of a forgotten holocaust: the slaughter of over one hundred thousand Ukrainian Jews in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. In the Midst of Civilized Europe repositions the pogroms as a defining moment of the twentieth century.**‘Exhaustive, clearly written, deeply researched’ - The Times‘A meticulous, original and deeply ... Read more

    £6.99

  • Ghetto

    by Daniel B. Schwartz ...
    Few words are as ideologically charged as “ghetto,” a term that has described legally segregated Jewish quarters, dense immigrant enclaves, Nazi holding pens, and black neighborhoods in the United States. Daniel B. Schwartz reveals how the history of ghettos is tied up with struggle and argument over the slippery meaning of a word. ... Read more

    £23.99

  • The Happiest Man on Earth

    The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor

    by Eddie Jaku ...
    **Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku made a vow to smile every day and believed he was the ‘happiest man on earth’. In his inspirational memoir, he paid tribute to those who were lost by telling his story and sharing his wisdom.‘Eddie looked evil in the eye and met it with joy and kindness . . . [his] philosophy is life-affirming’ – Daily Express**Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. It is ... Read more

    £4.99

  • Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad: A Family Memoir of Miraculous Survival

    by Daniel Finkelstein ...
    ‘Epic, moving and important’ Robert HarrisFrom longstanding political columnist and commentator Daniel Finkelstein, a powerful memoir exploring both his mother and his father’s devastating experiences of persecution, resistance and survival during the Second World War.Daniel’s mother Mirjam Wiener was the youngest of three daughters born in Germany to Alfred and Margarete Wiener. Alfred, a ... Read more

    £12.99

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  • The Zone of Interest

    by Martin Amis ...
    Amidst the horrors of Auschwitz, German officer, Angelus Thomsen, has found love.But unfortunately for Thomsen, the object of his affection is already married to his camp commandant, Paul Doll.As Thomsen and Doll’s wife pursue their passion – the gears of Nazi Germany’s Final Solution grinding around them – Doll is riven by suspicion. With his dignity in disrepute and his reputation on the line, ... Read more

    £5.99 £4.99

  • Man's Search For Meaning

    The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust

    by Viktor E Frankl ...
    Over 16 million copies sold worldwide'Every human being should read this book' Simon SinekOne of the outstanding classics to emerge from the Holocaust, Man's Search for Meaning is Viktor Frankl's story of his struggle for survival in Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration camps. Today, this remarkable tribute to hope offers us an avenue to finding greater meaning and purpose in our own lives. ... Read more

    £4.99

  • Israel

    A History

    by Martin Gilbert ...
    “The most comprehensive account of Israeli history yet published” (Efraim Karsh, The Sunday Telegraph).Fleeing persecution in Europe, thousands of Jewish immigrants settled in Palestine after World War II. Renowned historian Martin Gilbert crafts a riveting account of Israel’s turbulent history, from the birth of the Zionist movement under Theodor Herzl to the unexpected declaration of its ... Read more

    £12.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Berlin

    Life and Loss in the City That Shaped the Century

    by Sinclair McKay ...
    **The Sunday Times-bestselling author of Dresden returns with a monumental biography of the city that defined the twentieth century - BerlinThroughout the twentieth century, Berlin stood at the centre of a convulsing world. This history is often viewed as separate acts: the suffering of the First World War, the cosmopolitan city of science, culture and sexual freedom Berlin became, steep economic ... Read more

    £5.99

  • Escape From the Ghetto

    The Breathtaking Story of the Jewish Boy Who Ran Away from the Nazis

    by John Carr ...
    'Trust me, this is a great true story' - Ken Follett'This is an unbelievable story that is all completely true. The life described is astonishing. John Carr has done an extraordinary and riveting job uncovering the real father behind the dad he thought he knew.' - Lord Tony Hall'Utterly compelling. It is an extraordinary tale, brilliantly written' - Alastair Stewart'Extraordinary. An adventure ... Read more

    £4.99

  • Before the Dawn

    An absolutely heartbreaking WW2 historical romance novel perfect for spring 2023!

    by Emma Pass ...
    'OH MY GODDESS this book has become a new favourite... Ruby and Sam's love is addicting and heart-warming, leaving me feel the same emotions alongside them through every bump in the road. Their love was so enchanting and strong' @haleyyneal, *****A gripping story of love and hope in the face of war, perfect for fans of Ellie Midwood, Lorna Cook and Catherine Hokin!*Destiny brought t... ... Read more

    £2.99

  • Three Sisters

    A TRIUMPHANT STORY OF LOVE AND SURVIVAL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ

    by Heather Morris ...
    'Gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting.' Christy Lefteri, author of the million-copy bestseller The Beekeeper of AleppoTHEIR STORY WILL BREAK YOUR HEARTTHEIR JOURNEY WILL FILL YOU WITH HOPEYOU WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR NAMESWhen they are little girls, Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father - that they will stay together, no matter what. Ye... ... Read more

    £4.99

  • The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

    by William L. Shirer ...
    National Book Award Winner: The definitive account of Nazi Germany and “one of the most important works of history of our time” (The New York Times).When the Third Reich fell, it fell swiftly. The Nazis had little time to destroy their memos, their letters, or their diaries. William L. Shirer’s sweeping account of the Third Reich uses these unique sources, combined with his experience living in ... Read more

    £14.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Dressmakers of Auschwitz

    The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive

    by Lucy Adlington ...
    *** The New York Times Bestseller ***'Lucy Adlington tells of the horrors of the Nazi occupation and the concentration camps from a fascinating and original angle. She introduces us to a little known aspect of the period, highlighting the role of clothes in the grimmest of societies imaginable and giving an insight into the women who stayed alive by stitching' - Alexandra Shulman, author of ... Read more

    £4.99

  • The Test Of Courage: Michel Thomas: A Biography Of The Holocaust Survivor And Nazi-Hunter By Christopher Robbins

    by Christopher Robbins ...
    The story of Michel Thomas reads like a thriller in which adventure and heartbreak combine to produce a unique form of wisdom. Until his death in 2005, he taught languages to ghetto kids, heads of industry and movie stars in a matter of days, succeeding even with people who considered themselves hopeless linguists. To those who have been taught by him, he seemed to be a miracle worker with a ... Read more

    £3.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Holocaust

    The Nazi Persecution and Murder of the Jews

    by Peter Longerich ...
    A comprehensive history of the Nazi persecution and murder of European Jews, paying detailed attention to an unrivalled range sources. Focusing clearly on the perpetrators and exploring closely the process of decision making, Longerich argues that anti-Semitism was not a mere by-product of the Nazis' political mobilization or an attempt to deflect the attention of the masses, but that anti-Jewish ... Read more

    £11.99

  • How to Become a Spy

    The World War II SOE Training Manual

    by British Special Operations Executive ...
    During World War II, training in the black arts of covert operation was vital preparation for the ungentlemanly warfare” waged by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) against Hitler’s Germany and Tojo’s Japan. In the early years of the war, the SOE set up top secret training schools to instruct prospective agents in the art of being a spy. Soon there was an international network of schools in ... Read more

    £10.33

  • Forgotten Voices of The Holocaust

    A new history in the words of the men and women who survived

    by Lyn Smith ...
    Following the success of Forgotten Voices of the Great War, Lyn Smith visits the oral accounts preserved in the Imperial War Museum Sound Archive, to reveal the sheer complexity and horror of one of human history's darkest hours.The great majority of Holocaust survivors suffered considerable physical and psychological wounds, yet even in this dark time of human history, tales of faith, love and ... Read more

    £7.99

  • The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation

    by Rosemary Sullivan ...
    THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER‘Hums with living history, human warmth and indignation’ New York TimesLess a mystery unsolved than a secret well keptThe mystery has haunted generations since the Second World War: Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family? And why?Now, thanks to radical new technology and the obsession of a retired FBI agent, this book offers an answer. Rosemary Sullivan unfolds the ... Read more

    £5.99