The Librarian of Auschwitz – Antonio Iturbe
The Librarian of Auschwitz – Antonio Iturbe
Based on the remarkable true story of Dita Kraus, The Librarian of Auschwitz follows a young Jewish girl imprisoned in Auschwitz who is entrusted with protecting a secret collection of books hidden inside the camp.
Risking her life to preserve stories, knowledge and hope in the face of unimaginable brutality, Dita becomes the keeper of one of the camp's most precious treasures. A moving, inspiring novel about courage, resilience and the enduring power of books.
Frequently recommended among WWII fiction readers, it's praised as a powerful, emotional story with a fascinating real-life inspiration, and a book-club favourite.
Perfect for readers who love
- Stories based on true events
- Wartime resilience
- Courage against oppression
- Books about books
- Survival stories
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A paperback (2017) in Very Good condition: minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight.