The Violinist of Auschwitz - Midwood, Ellie
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Erscheint vorauss. 24. April 2025
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"Absolutely adored this! Incredibly moving. I had tears welling up and my heart was racing. Did not want to put it down... I felt like I was actually there, I could practically hear the orchestra in the room with me." Goodreads Reviewer, ?????Inspired by the unforgettable true story of Alma Rosé, The Violinist of Auschwitz brings to life one of history's most fearless, inspiring and courageous heroines. Alma's bravery saved countless lives, bringing hope to those who had forgotten its meaning... In Auschwitz, every day is a fight for survival. Here, Alma is inmate 50381, the number tattooed on…mehr

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"Absolutely adored this! Incredibly moving. I had tears welling up and my heart was racing. Did not want to put it down... I felt like I was actually there, I could practically hear the orchestra in the room with me." Goodreads Reviewer, ?????Inspired by the unforgettable true story of Alma Rosé, The Violinist of Auschwitz brings to life one of history's most fearless, inspiring and courageous heroines. Alma's bravery saved countless lives, bringing hope to those who had forgotten its meaning... In Auschwitz, every day is a fight for survival. Here, Alma is inmate 50381, the number tattooed on her in blue ink. But in her previous life, she was an esteemed violinist, her performances leaving audiences spellbound. When Alma is appointed as the conductor for the camp orchestra, performing for high-ranking Nazis, she refuses: "They can kill me but they won't make me play." But soon she realises the power this position offers. How many others can she save from the clutches of death?Her new role leads her to Miklos, a talented pianist. Surrounded by despair, they find happiness in secret notes and joint concerts. But in Auschwitz, the very air is tainted with loss, and tragedy is the only certainty... In such a hopeless place, can their love survive?This devastatingly heartbreaking yet beautifully hopeful tale proves that even in the darkest of days, love can prevail--and give you something to live for. Fans of The Choice, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Orphan Train will lose their hearts to this magnificent tale. Readers love The Violinist of Auschwitz:"If I could give this book ten stars I would! Was sorry when the book finally ended... Will remain with me for a very long time... I absolutely loved this." Goodreads Reviewer, ?????"Wow! Just wow... Utterly heartbreaking... I'm speechless." Goodreads Reviewer, ?????"Phenomenal! Absolutely brilliant! This book requires a standing ovation for sure!... Crushingly heart-breaking yet beautiful." Battle of the Books, ?????"I absolutely loved it!!!... Amazing. It was so beautifully written... Amazingly well done." Goodreads Reviewer, ?????"Soul-wrenching... I have been through boxes of Kleenex... Even writing this review I have tears." Goodreads Reviewer, ?????"I picked up this book this morning thinking I would read for half an hour before I dealt with life for the day. Next thing I know, it's seven hours later, I've got tears streaming down my face, the book is finished and I am wondering how I have gone thirty years without knowing who the incredible Alma Rosé was and the astonishing impact she left on the world." Apageofwordsandwishes, ?????"Wow! What a read!" Goodreads Reviewer, ?????"I was in tears. The tears never left and I read this in one sitting, not from the ease of the read, but from the sheer inability to put it down... Oh my, I could go on and on... Bravo, Ellie, Bravo!" The Hist Fic Chic, ?????"I loved this book so much!! I thought the story was both beautiful and heartbreaking... I was hooked." Goodreads Reviewer, ?????"Oh my goodness. Definitely have tissues at hand!" Goodreads Reviewer, ?????
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Ellie Midwood is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning historical fiction author. She owes her interest in the history of the Second World War to her grandfather, Junior Sergeant in the 2nd Guards Tank Army of the First Belorussian Front, who began telling her about his experiences on the frontline when she was a young girl. Growing up, her interest in history only deepened and transformed from reading about the war to writing about it. After obtaining her BA in Linguistics, Ellie decided to make writing her full-time career and began working on her first full-length historical novel, The Girl from Berlin.' Ellie is continuously enriching her library with new research material and feeds her passion for WWII and Holocaust history by collecting rare memorabilia and documents. In her free time, Ellie is a health-obsessed yoga enthusiast, neat freak, adventurer, Nazi Germany history expert, polyglot, philosopher, a proud Jew, and a doggie mama. Ellie lives in New York with her fiancé and their Chihuahua named Shark Bait.