Description
This novel follows Hanna Heath, a rare-book expert tasked with conserving the Sarajevo Haggadah, a priceless illuminated manuscript rescued from wartime destruction. As Hanna meticulously examines the ancient text, she uncovers hidden artifacts within its binding, unlocking a centuries-spanning narrative of survival, faith, and persecution. From the horrors of the Holocaust to the intellectual fervor of fin-de-siècle Vienna and the Spanish Inquisition, the book's journey mirrors the resilience of the human spirit against intolerance. Geraldine Brooks masterfully weaves together historical grandeur and intimate emotional depth, creating a captivating exploration of art, history, and the enduring power of stories.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 1, 2008
396 pages
ISBN: 9781101158197
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Details
First Published
2008
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.