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The Flight Portfolio
Based on a true story, utterly gripping and heartbreaking World War 2 historical fiction
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Ideal for readers of historical fiction with an interest in World War II, moral courage, and human resilience. Fans of Schindler's List, All the Light We Cannot See, or The Tattooist of Auschwitz will find this an engaging and heart-rending read.
1940, Nazi occupied France. In the middle of a devastating war, how many lives can you save?
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1940, France. In the middle of a devastating war, how many lives can you save?
Varian Fry, a young American journalist, arrives in Marseille armed only with three thousand dollars and a list of writers, thinkers, and artists he hopes to rescue - so long as the Nazis don't get to them first.
With borders closing around him, Varian tries to track down those on his list; renowned artists like Marc Chagall, who cannot believe that he will ever be unsafe in the country he loves. He smuggles them over the Pyrenees mountains and across the sea hidden in boats, but every day hundreds of ordinary Jewish refugees beg him for help. Does Varian have the right to choose who to save?
At home in New York, making a list seemed hard, but in the middle of humanity's darkest hour, Varian must do all he can to help. And as the Nazis begin to get word of Varian's secret operation, he must dig deep and find the courage to rescue as many innocents as he can.
Even though his own life may be in terrible danger.
An incredibly compelling and heart-wrenching historical novel, inspired by a powerful true story, about the extraordinary courage and friendships forged during humanity's darkest hour. If you loved Schindler's List, All the Light We Cannot See or The Tattooist of Auschwitz, you'll adore The Flight Portfolio.
What readers are saying about The Flight Portfolio:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh - it's FABULOUS!... The best historical novel I've read in a long time.' Goodreads Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love this book so much I can barely breathe.' Goodreads Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such a wonderful novel!!... Please do yourself a favour and read it!!' Goodreads Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Couldn't put this down. Beautiful writing and a riveting plot make this book an absolute page-turner!' Goodreads Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I did not want this book to end... Riveting. I loved it.' Goodreads Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An outstanding book for anyone who likes historical fiction, a gripping story, lyrical writing, or all three. It is one of those books that you never want to end.' Goodreads Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can't begin to believe that I will read another book this year that will even come close to reaching its calibre.' Goodreads Reviewer
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Praised as "magnificent" and "brilliantly conceived," Julie Orringer's novel is lauded for its masterful prose, vivid characterisation, and suspenseful storytelling. Critics highlight the book’s meticulous detail and emotional depth, celebrating its portrayal of courage and resistance. Esteemed authors like Michael Chabon and Andrew Sean Greer commend it as an ambitious and unforgettable historical novel.
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ISBN: 9780349994154
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Dialogue Books
Contributors:
- Translated by Priscilla Layne
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 42.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 388g
Pages: 576
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About the Author
Julie Orringer is the author of three award-winning books: How to Breathe Underwater, The Invisible Bridge, and most recently The Flight Portfolio, soon to become a Netflix series. She is the winner of The Paris Review's Plimpton Prize and has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Cullman Center at the New York Public Library, the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard, the MacDowell Colony, and Yaddo. She teaches at New York University and lives with her husband and children in Brooklyn, where she is at work on a new novel.
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