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Wish Child
Wish Child
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In 1939, Sieglinde and Erich, two children from different backgrounds, find refuge in an abandoned theater in Berlin as Germany's hope for a glorious future collapses. Their time together there shapes the rest of their lives.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 05 July 2018
\n Publisher: Vintage Publishing
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In the affluent ignorance of middle-class Berlin, Sieglinde resides, while Erich, an only child, experiences a lush rural life, haunted by mysterious and unanswered questions. As their parents delve into the enigmatic complexities of power, both children witness the transformation. Amidst the ruins of Berlin, an abandoned theatre becomes their temporary sanctuary as Germany's hopes for a glorious future crumble. The days they spend together in this sanctuary will profoundly shape the course of their lives.
Recognized with the New Zealand Book Award for Fiction, this captivating tale delves into the lives of two children, their resilience, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.
\n Weight: 312g\n
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781784704339\n \n
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