The Paper Man

The Paper Man is an interwar love story that follows Jack Shine as he discovers a shoe box full of love letters from his mother, Rebekah, who came to Cork as a young Jewish refugee from Vienna. The letters lead him to 1930s Vienna, where he meets Matthias Sindelar, one of the most famous footballers in the world, known as "The Paper Man." As war looms, they must accept that their survival will tear them apart. The book is based on true events and is a sweeping tale of twentieth-century Europe and love against the odds.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Imaginative, beautifully told, and utterly unforgettable, The Paper Man is a sweeping interwar love story from the Costa-shortlisted and bestselling Irish author of Life Sentences. Set in 1980s Cork, the novel follows Jack Shine, who discovers a shoe box full of love letters in his mother's belongings. These letters were written by Rebekah, a young Jewish refugee from Vienna, who came to Cork alone when the Second World War broke out. Tragically, Rebekah died soon after, and Jack never learned of his father's identity.

As Jack delves deeper into his mother's life, he is transported to 1930s Vienna, a bustling city on the brink of war. At the heart of the action is Matthias Sindelar, one of the most famous footballers in the world, known as "The Paper Man" due to his effortless skill on the pitch. When Sindelar unexpectedly meets Rebekah, both of their lives are forever changed.

As war looms, they must accept that their survival will tear them apart. The Paper Man is based on true events and tells the story of twentieth-century Europe and love against the odds. It follows Jack as he travels far from Cork and back to Vienna, searching for answers and confronting the truth about his family's past.

With its vivid descriptions, compelling characters, and heart-wrenching emotional journey, The Paper Man is a masterpiece of historical fiction that will leave readers breathless and longing for more. Don't miss this unforgettable tale of love, loss, and the power of forgiveness.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 145 x 224 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787333772