The Puzzle King

The Puzzle King

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Nov 2, 2010 · English · Paperback (352 pages)
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Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 352
Language English
Published Nov 2, 2010
Publisher Algonquin Books
ISBN-10 1616200162
ISBN-13 9781616200169

Description

Here's a memorable tale of two unlikely the lively, beautiful Flora and her husband, the brooding, studious Simon, two immigrants, both sent to America by their families to find a better life. An improbable match, they meet in New York City and fall in love. Simon-inventor of the jigsaw puzzle-eventually makes his fortune. Now wealthy, Flora and Simon become obsessed with rescuing those they left behind in Europe, loved ones whose fates will be determined by growing anti-Semitism on both sides of the Atlantic.The Puzzle King explores a fascinating moment in history with a cast of characters who endure with dignity, grace, and hope for the future.

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Action & Adventure History
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