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And After The Fire: A Novel
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National Jewish Book Award Winnerthe New York Times Bestselling Author Of A Fierce Radiance And City Of Light Returns With A Powerful And Passionate Novelinspired By Historical Eventsabout Two Women, One European And One American, And The Mysterious Choral Masterpiece By Johann Sebastian Bach That Changes Both Their Lives.In The Ruins Of Germany In 1945, At The End Of World War Ii, American Soldier Henry Sachs Takes A Souvenir, An Old Music Manuscript, From A Seemingly Deserted Mansion And Mistakenly Kills The Girl Who Tries To Stop Him.In America In 2010, Henrys Niece, Susanna Kessler, Struggles To Rebuild Her Life After She Experiences A Devastating Act Of Violence On The Streets Of New York City. When Henry Dies Soon After, She Uncovers The Longhidden Music Manuscript. She Becomes Determined To Discover What It Is And To Return It To Its Rightful Owner, A Journey That Will Challenge Her Preconceptions About Herself And Her Familys Historyand Also Offer Her An Opportunity To Finally Make Peace With The Past.In Berlin, Germany, In 1783, Amid The Citys Glittering Salons Where Aristocrats And Commoners, Christians And Jews, Mingle Freely Despite Simmering Antisemitism, Sara Itzig Levy, A Renowned Musician, Conceals The Manuscript Of An Antijewish Cantata By Johann Sebastian Bach, An Unsettling Gift To Her From Bachs Son, Her Teacher. This Work And Its Disturbing Message Will Haunt Sara And Her Family For Generations To Come.Interweaving The Stories Of Susanna And Sara, And Their Families, And After The Fire Traverses Over Two Hundred Years Of History, From The Eighteenth Century Through The Holocaust And Into Today, Seamlessly Melding Past And Present, Real And Imagined. Lauren Belfers Deeply Researched, Evocative, And Compelling Narrative Resonates With Emotion And Immediacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'And After the Fire'? A: 'And After the Fire' explores themes of trauma, history, and the impact of the past on present lives, interweaving the stories of two women from different eras connected through a mysterious Bach manuscript.
- Q: Who is the author of 'And After the Fire'? A: The author of 'And After the Fire' is Lauren Belfer, a New York Times bestselling author known for her compelling historical narratives.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'And After the Fire' falls under the biographical fiction genre, blending historical events with fictional narratives.
- Q: How many pages does 'And After the Fire' have? A: 'And After the Fire' has a total of 496 pages.
- Q: When was 'And After the Fire' published? A: 'And After the Fire' was published on May 2, 2017.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'And After the Fire' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is 'And After the Fire' suitable for readers interested in historical fiction? A: Yes, 'And After the Fire' is suitable for readers who enjoy historical fiction, particularly those interested in narratives that explore Jewish history and the impact of music.
- Q: What kind of characters can readers expect in this novel? A: Readers can expect complex characters, including Susanna Kessler, an American woman grappling with her family's past, and Sara Itzig Levy, a musician from 18th century Berlin, whose lives intertwine through a significant musical manuscript.
- Q: Does 'And After the Fire' include any real historical events? A: Yes, the novel is inspired by real historical events, particularly those surrounding World War II and the Holocaust, woven into the fictional narrative.
- Q: What is the significance of the music manuscript in the story? A: The music manuscript serves as a pivotal element that connects the two main characters across different time periods, symbolizing the haunting legacy of history and the search for identity.