Browsing: World History

“Brilliantly researched, utterly gripping history: the first full account of a remarkable group of Jewish refugees—a top-secret band of brothers—who…

“A stirring investigation of the Scandinavian influence on our times, both past and present. You won’t look at the world…

Italy, 1943. Although allied with Hitler, there were those who refused to accept the fascist policies of racial discrimination and…

Book one in a series: After telling her daughter the truth about her past, Helena embarks on a life-changing journey to reconnect with her origins — and heal painful old wounds… A moving historical tale of family, loss, and war.

“A powerful story of seldom-sung heroines in humanity’s darkest days and a vivid reminder of the power of conscience.” –…

In 1939, as the Nazis closed in, Alfred Berger mailed a desperate letter to an American stranger who happened to…

Small Town Charm With Deadly Consequences “In her new true crime book, and the second in her original series, acclaimed…

Dr. Rudolf Vrba survived for 21 months in Auschwitz — and, in 1944, successfully escaped and became one of the first people to provide a detailed account of the horrors happening within. This unforgettable memoir chronicles his vital story.

This #1 Sunday Times bestseller uses diaries and interviews to piece together the extraordinary story of a father and son sent to Auschwitz — who relied on their own love for each other in the darkest of times. “A personal and universal account of brutality at its worst and of family devotion at its best” (Kirkus Reviews).

“In vivid detail… examines the little-known history of two extraordinary dynasties.”–The Boston Globe“Not just a brilliant, well-researched, and highly readable…