A book conservationist is hired to examine and
repair an ancient Jewish book, the Sarajevo Haggadah. The story tells of her discoveries of minute
evidence of its past hidden in its pages which are explained in flashbacks to
their origins. The story is based on a
true precious relic that has been a symbol of the various faiths living in
harmony for centuries. This is a work of
historical fiction, so the author creates fictional characters to populate the
facts.
Brooks has written other books of historical
fiction: March which tells the story
of the father of Louisa May Alcott’s Little
Women; Nine Parts of Desire, which I don’t think I’ve read and Year of Wonders, about a town during the
Black Plague.
People of the Book tells of the terrible
tragedies of wars and hatred and the enduring strength of the people who
persist despite the hardship. I learned
more about all religions – Jewish, Christian, Muslim and how much they are
intertwined. A wonderful read, highly
recommended.
Published:
2008 Read: June 2018 Genre: Historical Fiction
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