Author: Ellie Midwood Book: The Violinist of Auschwitz Publication Day: Nov 18 2020 Description: Auschwitz, 1943: In the depths of hell, can hope rise? And can love triumph over hatred? Based on the unforgettable true story of Alma Rosé, The Violinist of Auschwitz brings to life one of history’s most fearless, inspiring and courageous heroines. Alma’s bravery saved countless lives, bringing hope to those who had forgotten its meaning… In Auschwitz, every day is a fight for survival. Alma is inmate 50381, the number tattooed on her skin in pale blue ink. She is cooped up with thousands of others, torn from loved ones, trapped in a maze of barbed wire. Every day people disappear, never to be seen again. This tragic reality couldn’t be further from Alma’s previous life. An esteemed violinist, her performances left her audiences spellbound. But when the Nazis descend on Europe, none of that can save her… When the head of the women’s camp appoints Alma as the conductor of the orchestra, performing for prisoners trudging to work as well as the highest-ranking Nazis, Alma refuses: “they can kill me but they won’t make me play”. Yet she soon realizes the power this position offers: she can provide starving girls with extra rations and save many from the clutches of death. This is how Alma meets Miklos, a talented pianist. Surrounded by despair, they find happiness in joint rehearsals, secret notes, and concerts they give side by side––all the while praying that this will one day end. But in Auschwitz, the very air is tainted with loss, and tragedy is the only certainty… In such a hopeless place, can their love survive? This devastatingly heartbreaking yet beautifully hopeful tale proves that even in the darkest of days, love can prevail––and give you something to live for. Fans of The Choice, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Orphan Train will lose their hearts to this magnificent tale.
BLOG TOUR REVIEW Review for 'The Violinist Of Aushcwitz' by Ellie Midwood. Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous Publication date 18th November 2020 This is the first book that I have read by this author. I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful eye catching cover its intriguing synopsis. I have also previously read 'The Tattooist of Aushcwitz' and 'The Librarian of Aushcwitz' and enjoyed both so am looking forward to see if this is just as good. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book). This novel consists of a prologue, 29 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case! This book is based in Aushcwitz, Kraków, Poland. This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Alma Rosé. The benefits of third person perspectives are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything. Well, what can I say but wow!!! This story is definitely not going to leave my head anytime soon. Firstly I must congratulate Ellie Midwood for her extraordinary novel that seriously needs to be made into a movie which I assure would be best selling. This book is very powerful and extremely well written. It is devastatingly heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. The storyline of this book is based on a true story which is another thing that drew me to read it. It is absolutely rammed with emotions that will make you smile, cry and laugh on the roller-coaster ride to hell that is Aushcwitz. Nothing is left out and the author has done an immense amount of research and brings Alma and Miklo's story to life. Although the fate of Miklo cannot be confirmed the majority or Alma's story is based on factual information and eyewitness statements. Alma is such a powerful woman and I am looking forward to reading more about her. I had never heard of her before reading this but read 'The tattooist of Aushcwitz' and 'The librarian of Aushcwitz', both of which I enjoyed so when I seen this I was intrigued to discover the ongoing of Aushcwitz through another person's eyes. This book did not disappoint. Some people believe that these stories should not be written but I am a strong believer that these victims earned the right for their stories to be told and to not be forgotten and this book does just that. I loved discovering not just Alma's story but those who surrounded her also. This amazing group of people who supported and lifted each other up during these dark times and helping them see the light are absolutely... Words can't really describe but I will go with angelic. This book was very hard to read as a whole but there were certain parts that will stay with me for a very long time and that we're soul destroying. What the Nazi's did to these innocent people makes me absolutely sick to my soul. The poor children and parents watching each other suffering especially. Again congratulations Ellie Midwood on all your research and for writing this amazing story of Alma who'd deserved to have her story told in a way that did her justice and you have done that. I would say this book is almost,, if not on par with 'The' diary of Anne Frank' which left me with the same feelings your novel has. Overall a heart wrenching, absolutely beautifully devastating story of a lesser known hero, Genres covered in this novel include Romance Novel, War Story and Jewish Fiction amongst others. I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of 'A diary of Anne Frank' and well, basically everyone!! 344 pages. This book is £1.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!! Rated 5/5 (I LOVED it ) on Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon UK and Amazon US and on over 30 Facebook pages plus my blog on Facebook. Feel free to add me on Goodreads or follow me on my website or Facebook for more reviews #TheViolinistOfAuschwitz #Bookouture #EllieMidwood #NetGalley #BookReview #BlogTour #BooksOnTour @EllieMidwood @Bookouture @Bookworm1986 @bookworm86 https://kcmw86.wixsite.com/bookworm86 https://m.facebook.com/Bookworm1986/?ref=bookmarks https://m.facebook.com/Bookwork86/?__tn__=%2As-R
Author Bio: Ellie Midwood is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning historical fiction author. She owes her interest in the history of the Second World War to her grandfather, Junior Sergeant in the 2nd Guards Tank Army of the First Belorussian Front, who began telling her about his experiences on the frontline when she was a young girl. Growing up, her interest in history only deepened and transformed from reading about the war to writing about it. After obtaining her BA in Linguistics, Ellie decided to make writing her full-time career and began working on her first full-length historical novel, The Girl from Berlin.' Ellie is continuously enriching her library with new research material and feeds her passion for WWII and Holocaust history by collecting rare memorabilia and documents. In her free time, Ellie is a health-obsessed yoga enthusiast, neat freak, adventurer, Nazi Germany history expert, polyglot, philosopher, a proud Jew, and a doggie mama. Ellie lives in New York with her fiancé and their Chihuahua named Shark Bait. Author Social Media Links FACEBOOK:
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