Erzsébet Gergely Livres

Set against the backdrop of impending World War II, the narrative follows Jewish refugees escaping Nazi Germany as they navigate the dangers of being illegal aliens. Their harrowing journey from one country to another is intertwined with a poignant love story, highlighting the struggles and resilience of individuals in the face of persecution and desperation.

A marriage gone horribly wrong; a secret female friendship and affair; a murder plot. This precursor to the true crime genre is told by Alfred Döblin, one of the giants of 20th century German literature and author of Berlin Alexanderplatz, which was named as one of the Guardian Top 100 Books of All Time.