Description
Dive into the gripping narrative of 'The Long Road From Paris,' a stunning historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of European fascism and the vibrant yet perilous jazz scene in 1940 Paris. This compelling story, by acclaimed author Kirby Williams, recounts the harrowing journey of Urby Brown and his Jewish lover, Hannah Korngold, as they navigate the treacherous landscape of war-torn Europe. Their desperate race to escape to America is not just a flight from danger; it is a profound exploration of love, identity, and the human spirit faced with unimaginable odds.
Written in 2019 and published by W W Norton & Company, this beautifully crafted novel spans 240 pages, immersing readers in a world rife with nationalism, racism, and the shadows of anti-Semitism. If you appreciate historical thrillers filled with rich character development and a poignant narrative, this book will captivate you like the gripping works of Alan Furst.
With its unique perspective on the experiences of black Americans during a tumultuous historical period, 'The Long Road From Paris' raises important questions about the past and its echoes in today's society. Don't miss your chance to own this brand-new book, ISBN: 9781888889949, and discover how Urby and Hannah's fate unfolds amid the chaos of June 1940.
Enjoy free shipping on your order, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Order now and step into a world where love struggles for survival against a backdrop of darkness and despair.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781888889949
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 240
Description:
Against a background of European fascism and the black jazz scene in Paris of that time, this fascinating and important novel, a duet with Kirby Williams' previous book RAGE IN PARIS, follows the desperate attempts of Urby Brown to escape to America with his Jewish lover, Hannah Korngold.
As the Nazi net closes around them in June 1940, Urby and Hannah make one last throw of the dice, knowing that a failed attempt to escape will prove fatal.
Like the historical thrillers of Alan Furst, this novel explores the lives of black Americans as they confront the demons of nationalism, racism and anti-Semitism which spawned the deadly horrors of the last century and are alive today, leading perhaps to new disasters.
Written in 2019 and published by W W Norton & Company, this beautifully crafted novel spans 240 pages, immersing readers in a world rife with nationalism, racism, and the shadows of anti-Semitism. If you appreciate historical thrillers filled with rich character development and a poignant narrative, this book will captivate you like the gripping works of Alan Furst.
With its unique perspective on the experiences of black Americans during a tumultuous historical period, 'The Long Road From Paris' raises important questions about the past and its echoes in today's society. Don't miss your chance to own this brand-new book, ISBN: 9781888889949, and discover how Urby and Hannah's fate unfolds amid the chaos of June 1940.
Enjoy free shipping on your order, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Order now and step into a world where love struggles for survival against a backdrop of darkness and despair.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781888889949
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 240
Description:
Against a background of European fascism and the black jazz scene in Paris of that time, this fascinating and important novel, a duet with Kirby Williams' previous book RAGE IN PARIS, follows the desperate attempts of Urby Brown to escape to America with his Jewish lover, Hannah Korngold.
As the Nazi net closes around them in June 1940, Urby and Hannah make one last throw of the dice, knowing that a failed attempt to escape will prove fatal.
Like the historical thrillers of Alan Furst, this novel explores the lives of black Americans as they confront the demons of nationalism, racism and anti-Semitism which spawned the deadly horrors of the last century and are alive today, leading perhaps to new disasters.