Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction
Format - Paperback
Condition - Good
Listed - 8 months ago
Views - 1
Wishes - 1
Ships From - Indiana
Est. Publication Date - Dec 2008
Seller Description
"People of the Book" is a historical fiction novel written by Geraldine Brooks. The book tells the story of a rare book expert named Hanna Heath, who is tasked with conserving and analyzing the Sarajevo Haggadah, an ancient Jewish prayer book that has survived centuries of war, persecution, and destruction. As Hanna examines the book, she discovers a series of clues and hidden messages that reveal the book's remarkable history and the people who have protected it throughout the ages. Through a series of flashbacks, the novel explores the journey of the Sarajevo Haggadah from medieval Spain to modern-day Bosnia, and the lives of the people who have been touched by it along the way. The novel is known for its engaging storytelling and exploration of themes such as faith, identity, and the power of art. It offers a vivid portrayal of Jewish history and culture, as well as a gripping mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very end. "People of the Book" is a standalone novel.
Additional Information
People of the Book: A Novel
ISBN: 9780143115007
Publisher Description
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