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People of the Book

Pages
416
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

When a rare, ancient Jewish manuscript known as the Sarajevo Haggadah is sent for restoration, Hanna Heath, a book conservator, discovers a series of intriguing artifacts hidden within its pages. These clues lead her on a journey through centuries of history, revealing the book's perilous past and the lives of those who protected it. From medieval Spain to wartime Bosnia, Hanna uncovers a story of survival, faith, and the enduring power of a single book.

About the author

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Geraldine Brooks

Geraldine Brooks is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her historical novels, including Year of Wonders and March. Her background as a journalist also shaped non-fiction works like Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women and Foreign Correspondence.

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