{"product_id":"most-precious-of-cargoes-1","title":"Most Precious of Cargoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Most Precious of Cargoes is a powerful fable about family,redemption,and humanity's resilience in the face of inhumane circumstances. It is based on a true story and was translated from French by Frank Wynne. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 112 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 October 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce upon a time, in a vast forest, a poor woodcutter and his wife resided. Their surroundings were plagued by war, and hunger was a relentless companion. Despite their dire circumstances, the woodcutter's wife prayed fervently every night for a child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring a train journey traversing the forest, a Jewish father held his twin children. Tragically, his wife had exhausted her milk supply and was unable to nourish them. In a desperate attempt to save both their lives, he made a heartwrenching decision. Wrapping his daughter in a shawl, he gently threw her from the train, hoping that her sacrifice would spare them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile foraging for food, the woodcutter's wife stumbled upon a bundle. Inside, she discovered a baby girl, wrapped in a shawl. She knew that this precious cargo would be sought after, but her compassion compelled her to embrace it. Determined to raise her as her own, she took the precious cargo under her wing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Most Precious of Cargoes, originally written in French by Frank Wynne and translated into English, is a profoundly moving fable that explores themes of family and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, this story unfolds with a fairytale-like lyricism that reminds us of the resilience and humanity that can be found even in the most inhumane of circumstances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the journey of the woodcutter's wife and the baby girl, the book delves into the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of survival. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future. The Most Precious of Cargoes is a testament to the power of compassion and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 x 197 x 11 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529019582\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Claude Grumberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100666097914,"sku":"9781529019582","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/b00f709e5a6299c8601180bbe08b2a4a.jpg?v=1636170762","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/most-precious-of-cargoes-1","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}