The baker's secret

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ISBN
9780062369598
Book Title
Baker's Secret : a Novel
Publisher
HarperCollins
Item Length
8 in
Publication Year
2018
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.8 in
Author
Stephen P. Kiernan
Genre
Fiction
Topic
War & Military, Historical
Item Weight
8.7 Oz
Item Width
5.3 in
Number of Pages
336 Pages
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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062369598
ISBN-13
9780062369598
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239757407

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Book Title
Baker's Secret : a Novel
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
War & Military, Historical
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Fiction
Author
Stephen P. Kiernan
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
8.7 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

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Remarkably touching, insightful and timely... bridges several powerful stories of life and death that explore the cost of courage and the true meaning of heroism... Illuminating, uplifting and ultimately redemptive., A tale beautifully, wisely, and masterfully told." -- Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife and Circling the Sun, Praise for The Baker's Secret: "Transcends even a critical moment in history to suggest the inescapable human condition of ignorance of the future, and the absolute necessity of hope, courage, and unselfish sacrifice." -- Sena Naslund, author of Ahab's Wife, Four Spirits , and The Fountain of St. James Court "A tale beautifully, wisely, and masterfully told." -- Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife and Circling the Sun "This many-faceted, thought-provoking story prompts soul-searching about life, war, and death." -- Booklist "Remarkably touching, insightful and timely... bridges several powerful stories of life and death that explore the cost of courage and the true meaning of heroism... Illuminating, uplifting and ultimately redemptive." -- RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars) "In this moving saga, Stephen P. Kiernan tells the story of soldiers and survivors, heroes and healing. . . . I'm not sure I've ever read a novel that so poignantly depicts the brevity of life, the significance of each moment, the impact we have on one another." -- Mary Morris, author of The Jazz Palace, Praise for The Baker's Secret: "Transcends even a critical moment in history to suggest the inescapable human condition of ignorance of the future, and the absolute necessity of hope, courage, and unselfish sacrifice.", In this moving saga, Stephen P. Kiernan tells the story of soldiers and survivors, heroes and healing. . . . I'm not sure I've ever read a novel that so poignantly depicts the brevity of life, the significance of each moment, the impact we have on one another.
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"A tale beautifully, wisely, and masterfully told."-- Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife and Circling the Sun From the multiple-award-winning, critically acclaimed author of The Hummingbird and The Curiosity comes a dazzling novel of World War II--a shimmering tale of courage, determination, optimism, and the resilience of the human spirit, set in a small Normandy village on the eve of D-Day. On June 5, 1944, as dawn rises over a small town on the Normandy coast of France, Emmanuelle is making the bread that has sustained her fellow villagers in the dark days since the Germans invaded her country. Only twenty-two, Emma learned to bake at the side of a master, Ezra Kuchen, the village baker since before she was born. Apprenticed to Ezra at thirteen, Emma watched with shame and anger as her kind mentor was forced to wear the six-pointed yellow star on his clothing. She was likewise powerless to help when they pulled Ezra from his shop at gunpoint, the first of many villagers stolen away and never seen again. In the years that her sleepy coastal village has suffered under the enemy, Emma has silently, stealthily fought back. Each day, she receives an extra ration of flour to bake a dozen baguettes for the occupying troops. And each day, she mixes that precious flour with ground straw to create enough dough for two extra loaves--contraband bread she shares with the hungry villagers. Under the cold, watchful eyes of armed soldiers, she builds a clandestine network of barter and trade that she and the villagers use to thwart their occupiers. But her gift to the village is more than these few crusty loaves. Emma gives the people a taste of hope--the faith that one day the Allies will arrive to save them.

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  • by wittlewindsey
    Jul 24, 2018

    Unique Aspect of WWII

    From the perspective of ordinary French citizens, this story poignantly tells how small towns in France suffered terribly under the invasion of the Nazis. Part mystery, this is a wonderful piece of historical fiction with endearing characters.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwillbks

  • by extra_large_marge
    May 11, 2022

    Excellent book

    Book in good shape. Very good story, although upsetting to see how Jews were treated by German Nazis!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by narkie44
    Jan 26, 2021

    The sign of our times coming

    Lots of similarities to our way of life today. Could be a good book to debate issues in our history

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by vtvintage54
    Dec 16, 2022

    no joy....

    I did not enjoy this book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

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