El violí d'Auschwitz

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An international sensation now available in English for the first time, this unforgettable story chronicles one man’s refusal to surrender his dignity amid history’s greatest atrocity. In winter 1991, at a concert in Krakow, an older woman with a beautifully pitched violin captivates a fellow musician, who becomes intrigued by its origin. She reveals the remarkable tale behind it... Imprisoned at Auschwitz, Daniel feels his humanity slipping away as cherished memories of his lost love fade. A visit from a mysterious stranger unveils his past as a master violin maker. The camp's two most dangerous men exploit this revelation, making a cruel wager: if Daniel can craft a successful violin within a set time, the Kommandant wins a case of fine burgundy; if he fails, the camp doctor, a torturer, claims him. Battling exhaustion, Daniel strives to reclaim his lost art, fully aware of the dire consequences of failure. Written with lyrical simplicity and haunting beauty, interspersed with chilling Nazi documentation, this narrative transcends mere fiction. It stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of beauty, art, and hope to prevail over the darkest adversity.