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The narrative unfolds around the world’s most valuable seed bank during the harrowing siege of Leningrad, highlighting the dire circumstances faced by its caretakers. As starvation looms, a profound moral dilemma arises, forcing them to make a heart-wrenching choice that could impact the future of agriculture and humanity. This gripping account intertwines themes of survival, sacrifice, and the preservation of life amidst devastation, offering a poignant exploration of resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
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The Forbidden Garden of Leningrad, Simon Parkin
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Forbidden Garden of Leningrad
- Subtitle
- A True Story of Science and Sacrifice in a City under Siege
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Simon Parkin
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9781399714556
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- The narrative unfolds around the world’s most valuable seed bank during the harrowing siege of Leningrad, highlighting the dire circumstances faced by its caretakers. As starvation looms, a profound moral dilemma arises, forcing them to make a heart-wrenching choice that could impact the future of agriculture and humanity. This gripping account intertwines themes of survival, sacrifice, and the preservation of life amidst devastation, offering a poignant exploration of resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.