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- Pages
- 245 pages
- Reading time
- 9 hours
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Set against the harrowing backdrop of Auschwitz, a young Jewish pianist's talent offers a glimmer of hope as she is selected to perform for the camp commandant. Amidst the despair, she unexpectedly finds herself falling for a boy who represents danger and forbidden love. This poignant tale explores themes of survival, love, and the moral complexities faced in the darkest of times, as she navigates her desire to protect her family while grappling with her feelings for someone who could jeopardize everything.
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Playing for the Commandant, Suzy Zail
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Playing for the Commandant
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Suzy Zail
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press (MA)
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 245
- ISBN13
- 9780763664039
- Category
- Romance, History, Esotericism and Religion, Judaica, Historical prose, Young Adult
- Description
- Set against the harrowing backdrop of Auschwitz, a young Jewish pianist's talent offers a glimmer of hope as she is selected to perform for the camp commandant. Amidst the despair, she unexpectedly finds herself falling for a boy who represents danger and forbidden love. This poignant tale explores themes of survival, love, and the moral complexities faced in the darkest of times, as she navigates her desire to protect her family while grappling with her feelings for someone who could jeopardize everything.