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The Lost Baker of Vienna

The breathtaking love story inspired by true events after the Holocaust
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Papa whispered to Chana, 'If we get separated, if something happens to me, look after Mama and Aron. And one last thing—' He smoothed an affectionate hand over her hair. 'Remember everything I've taught you, and all your gifts. Promise me this.' 1946. Having survived a... Read More
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The Lost Baker of Vienna

Inspired by the extraordinary true story of the author's mother and her family, The Lost Baker of Vienna is a testament to the courage and defiance of women in a world torn apart.

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Papa whispered to Chana, 'If we get separated, if something happens to me, look after Mama and Aron. And one last thing—' He smoothed an affectionate hand over her hair. 'Remember everything I've taught you, and all your gifts. Promise me this.'

1946. Having survived a concentration camp, Chana Rosenzweig arrives in Vienna seeking not only protection for her and her family but also the freedom to be a baker, just as her father had once been. Torn between a black-market dealer who offers escape to Europe, and an apprentice baker who shares her dreams, Chana battles to stay true to herself and the promise she made her father to live against all odds...

2018. When Zoe Rosenzweig's beloved grandfather dies, Zoe travels to Vienna to speak to an elusive man who may be the only person who can help her unearth the hidden story of her grandparents. Haunted by what she does not know, Zoe risks her journalism career and her home to find the truth.

Inspired by the extraordinary experiences of the author's mother and her family during and after the Holocaust, The Lost Baker of Vienna is a testament to the courage and defiance of women in a world torn apart.

'A tale of grit, bravery, and humanity that will not soon be forgotten' KATE QUINN

'Family love and sacrifice drive this heart-wrenching story' DIANE CHAMBERLAIN

'A beautifully drawn story of survival. I loved every word of it' KELLY RIMMER

'A timely tale of hardship and hope, with strong, resilient women at its core' GEORGIA HUNTER

'By turns mysterious, tender, suspenseful and moving. I was captivated' THERESE ANNE FOWLER

'A story of love, family, and second chances...moving and unforgettable' PAM JENOFF

Real readers love The Lost Baker of Vienna:

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Wow, what a beautiful book'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The story of Chana, a Jewish young woman and her strength, perseverance, and courage'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A welcome new take on a World War II novel'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Enjoyed the characters'

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035418206

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Sharon Kurtzman earned her MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. As a freelance food writer, her work has appeared in INDY Week and South Writ Large, and she served as a judge in the North Carolina Triangle's 2019 Chicken Soup Cookoff. She is also a former blogger for The Huffington Post and a former contributor at BetterAfter50.com. She has had two fiction pieces nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and won the 2018 Grand Prize in Carolina Woman Magazine's annual writing contest. Sharon has been a writer-in-residence at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities and is a member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association. Sharon grew up in New Jersey and now calls the South home.

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