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Originally titled "No Place to Lay One's Head", this gripping account chronicles a Jewish woman's valiant struggle against Nazi persecution in wartime France. In 1921, Françoise Frenkel, a Polish Jew, realises her lifelong ambition by opening Berlin's premier French bookshop. This literary haven becomes a magnet for the city's intelligentsia, drawing in artists, diplomats, and literati alike. For Françoise, it represents a period of tranquility, camaraderie, and prosperity.
However, the summer of 1939 shatters this idyllic existence, forcing Françoise to embark on a perilous journey to evade the encroaching Nazi regime. Her harrowing odyssey unfolds across Berlin, Paris, and the picturesque landscapes of southern France. "A Bookshop in Berlin" is a poignant testament to the extremes of human nature, juxtaposing heart-rending cruelty with boundless kindness. At its core, it is the tale of an indomitable spirit—a woman whose zest for life persists even in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Book ISBN: | 9781805330318 |
Book Author: | Stephanie Smee |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Pushkin Press Classics |
Book Publisher: | Pushkin Press |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 130 x 26 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-01-25 |
Book Pagination: | 304 pages |
Book Weight: | 272g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’