{"product_id":"karolina-or-the-torn-curtain","title":"Karolina, or the Torn Curtain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn the sequel to \"Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing,\" Zofia Turbotyńskas investigates a series of gang crimes, sex-trafficking, and corruption in 1895 Poland, challenging her beliefs and the injustices of her era. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oneworld Publications\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brilliant Blend of Comedy and Crime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlga Tokarczuk, the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature winner, has crafted a captivating novel that has been shortlisted for the EBRD Literature Prize 2022. For fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFrank Tallis's\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eVienna Blood\u003c\/em\u003e, this thrilling sequel follows the critically acclaimed \u003cem\u003eMrs. Mohr Goes Missing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEaster, 1895, brings about the most significant event in the Catholic calendar, but it turns into a disaster in Zofia Turbotyńskas household. Her maid, Karolina, has unexpectedly resigned, and to make matters worse, she has gone missing. When Karolina's lifeless body is found, brutally violated, and stabbed, Zofia knows she must embark on an investigation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined to unravel the truth, Zofia follows a trail that takes her from the impoverished districts of Galicia to the highest echelons of society. Along the way, she uncovers a web of gang crimes, sex-trafficking, and corruption that challenges her preconceived notions and forces her to confront the darker aspects of her own life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet against the backdrop of the women's cause, \u003cem\u003eKarolina, or the Torn Curtain\u003c\/em\u003e shines a light on the injustices and inequalities of its era and ours. With its lively narrative and vivid portrayal of turn-of-the-century Poland, this novel offers an enjoyable tale that is both fun and sparky. The glimpse of turn-of-the-century Polish manners and mores is beguiling, making it a captivating read for anyone who loves historical fiction with a twist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the series has been pouring in, with \u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e praising the sprightly narrative and the vivid evocation of turn-of-the-century Poland. \u003cem\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e describes it as \"fun and sparky,\" while \u003cem\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/em\u003e praises the story's fusion of high comedy with an evocative portrayal of the period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't miss out on this captivating sequel!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMrs. Mohr Goes Missing\u003c\/em\u003e is available now, and \u003cem\u003eKarolina, or the Torn Curtain\u003c\/em\u003e is eagerly awaited by fans of comedy, crime, and historical fiction alike. Prepare to be transported to a world of mystery, intrigue, and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 292g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 197 x 38 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781786079299\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maryla Szymiczkowa","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100275536122,"sku":"9781786079299","price":7.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/27d4584e6d1f4da424373ea574e2de00.jpg?v=1635566514","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/karolina-or-the-torn-curtain","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}