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Set against the backdrop of 1930s Australia, a young woman escapes Nazi Germany with her cherished doll collection, seeking refuge in a remote outback town. As she navigates her new life as a nanny, her past remains a closely guarded secret until she meets Alter Mayseh, a Yiddish poet fleeing persecution. Their blossoming romance offers hope, but Alter's suspicions about Anna's hidden history lead him to uncover a clue that could unravel her carefully constructed life. Themes of love, belonging, and the shadows of the past intertwine in this poignant tale.
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Doll's Eye, Leah Kaminsky
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Doll's Eye
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Leah Kaminsky
- Publisher
- Random House Australia
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781761043741
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1930s Australia, a young woman escapes Nazi Germany with her cherished doll collection, seeking refuge in a remote outback town. As she navigates her new life as a nanny, her past remains a closely guarded secret until she meets Alter Mayseh, a Yiddish poet fleeing persecution. Their blossoming romance offers hope, but Alter's suspicions about Anna's hidden history lead him to uncover a clue that could unravel her carefully constructed life. Themes of love, belonging, and the shadows of the past intertwine in this poignant tale.