Sarah's Key

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From Paris to Auschwitz, one girl's journey to find her brother

By Tatiana De Rosnay

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Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay interweaves the story of Sarah, a young Jewish girl in World War II France, with that of a modern-day journalist, Julia, who becomes obsessed with uncovering Sarah's tragic past. As Julia investigates, the novel explores themes of memory, guilt, and the impact of the past on the present. The story challenges the characters and readers to confront painful truths and the weight of history.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by historical fiction set against the backdrop of World War II, particularly with dual narratives that intertwine past and present. It offers a poignant exploration of the impact of historical events on personal lives, blending mystery, emotion, and a deep dive into human resilience and hope. If stories uncovering hidden family secrets and examining the long-lasting consequences of history appeal to you, this book promises a compelling read.

Sarah's Key

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I'll come back for you later. I promise.

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I'll come back for you later. I promise.

Paris, July 1942: Sarah, a ten-year-old Jewish girl, is arrested by the French police in the middle of the night, along with her mother and father. Desperate to protect her younger brother, she locks him in a cupboard and promises to come back for him as soon as she can.

Paris, May 2002: Julia Jarmond, an American journalist, is asked to write about the 60th anniversary of the Vel' d'Hiv' - the infamous day in 1942 when French police rounded up thousands of Jewish men, women, and children, in order to send them to concentration camps.

Sarah's Key is the poignant story of two families, forever linked and haunted by one of the darkest days in France's past. In this emotionally intense, page-turning novel, Tatiana de Rosnay reveals the guilt brought on by long-buried secrets and the damage that the truth can inflict when they finally come unravelled.

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Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay has received praise for its riveting narrative and absorbing portrayal of innocence, making it a captivating read that's difficult to put down. Renowned for being masterly and compelling, it leaves a lasting impact on readers. Additionally, it is highlighted as a gripping tale of loss, family secrets, and silence.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780719524523

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 208g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Tatiana de Rosnay was born in the suburbs of Paris. She is of English, French and Russian descent and was raised in Paris and Boston. She has worked as Paris Editor for Vanity Fair", and currently writes for French ELLE" and Psychologies" Magazine".Since 1992, Tatiana has published eight novels in French. Sarah's Key" is her first novel written in her mother tongue, English, and it has already been translated into 20 languages. She is married with two children and lives in Paris.Readers can contact Tatiana de Rosnay by email at tatianacom@hotmail.com Her blog appears at http://figtreefranglais.blogspot.com/ and the 'Sarah's Key Blog' is at: http://ellesappelaitsarah.over-blog.com/