Deborah McDonald Livres

The inspiring, true story of a father and son's fight to stay together and to survive the Holocaust.In 1939, Gustav Kleinmann, a Jewish upholsterer in Vienna, was seized by the Nazis. Along with his teenage son Fritz, he was sent to Buchenwald in Germany. There began an unimaginable ordeal that saw the pair beaten, starved and forced to build the very concentration camp they were held in.When Gustav was set to be transferred to Auschwitz, a certain death sentence, Fritz refused to leave his side. Throughout the horrors they witnessed and the suffering they endured, there was one constant that kept them alive: the love between father and son.Based on Gustav's secret diary and meticulous archive research, this book tells his and Fritz's story for the first time - a story of courage and survival unparalleled in the history of the Holocaust.

A story of passion, espionage and double crossing that encircled the globe and saw a woman born to indulgence and selfishness sacrifice everything for love - only to be betrayed

The narrative explores the intriguing possibility that James Kenneth Stephen, a tutor to Prince Eddy, could be Jack the Ripper. While he superficially aligns with the characteristics outlined by investigators, the book delves into whether he possessed the capacity for the horrific violence associated with the infamous serial killer. Through this examination, it raises questions about identity, societal perceptions, and the nature of evil in the context of one of history's most notorious mysteries.

A Sunday Times Best Book of the Year and a BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick - the remarkable story of the extraordinary woman who defied her times by living as a man

Set against a backdrop of global intrigue, the narrative follows a woman raised in luxury who embarks on a tumultuous journey of love and sacrifice. As she navigates a world filled with espionage and betrayal, her once self-indulgent life is transformed by her deep emotional commitment. However, her devotion leads to unexpected treachery, highlighting the complexities of love and trust in a dangerous game of deception.