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Titles in This Set
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Cilka's Journey
The Librarian of Auschwitz
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Zaffre, Ebury Publishing
Overview
This collection brings together some of the most powerful Holocaust historical fiction in print, pairing Heather Morris's bestselling Tattooist of Auschwitz duology with Antonio Iturbe's acclaimed Librarian of Auschwitz. The novels follow Lale Sokolov, Cilka Klein, and Dita Kraus as they navigate Auschwitz-Birkenau and its aftermath, each finding a defiant way to hold onto love, hope, and humanity. Based on real survivor testimony, these stories have moved readers worldwide and remain among the most gifted Holocaust novels available. A must-have set for adult book clubs and history lovers alike.
About the Books
This collection unites three standalone but linked novels rooted in real Holocaust testimony. The Tattooist of Auschwitz follows Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew forced to tattoo identification numbers onto fellow prisoners, who falls in love with a young woman named Gita amid daily terror. Their romance anchors a story about connection surviving the darkest system built to destroy it. Cilka's Journey continues through Cilka Klein, a teenager whose survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau comes at a terrible cost, only for her to be wrongly imprisoned in a Siberian gulag after liberation, accused of collaboration. Her path from victim to healer forms a searing meditation on justice and resilience. The Librarian of Auschwitz shifts focus to Dita Kraus, a real-life teenager entrusted with guarding eight forbidden books inside Block 31, the camp's children's block. Her quiet courage in protecting literacy, even under threat of execution, makes her one of the most inspiring figures in Holocaust literature. Together, the three novels trace an arc from arrival and forbidden love, to wrongful punishment, to the fierce protection of memory, building a fuller picture of how ordinary people preserved dignity and hope under brutal conditions.
Key Benefits
- Three acclaimed Holocaust novels in one brand new paperback set
- Based on real survivor testimony from Lale Sokolov, Cilka Klein, and Dita Kraus
- Perfect for adult book clubs and WWII historical fiction fans
- Explores love, resistance, and resilience through three wartime perspectives
- A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or a home library
- Brand new condition paperbacks, ready to read out of the box
Book-by-Book Guide
The Tattooist of Auschwitz — Lale Sokolov tattoos fellow prisoners' identification numbers and falls in love with Gita, a fellow inmate, amid the daily horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Cilka's Journey — Sixteen-year-old Cilka Klein survives Auschwitz only to be wrongly sentenced to a Siberian gulag, where she must rebuild her life and capacity for love.
The Librarian of Auschwitz — Fourteen-year-old Dita Kraus risks execution to protect eight forbidden books inside Auschwitz's children's block, becoming the camp's secret librarian.
About the Authors
Heather Morris is a native of New Zealand now living in Australia; she met Holocaust survivor Lale Sokolov in 2003 and spent years documenting his story, which became The Tattooist of Auschwitz and its sequel, Cilka's Journey. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been adapted for television. Antonio Iturbe is a Spanish journalist and novelist who interviewed real-life Auschwitz survivor Dita Kraus to write The Librarian of Auschwitz, translated into English by Lilit Zekulin Thwaites. His work has been praised for bringing overlooked Holocaust stories to a global audience.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Three unforgettable Holocaust stories in one brand new paperback set — perfect for book clubs, history lovers, or a meaningful gift this holiday season. Each novel stands alone, yet together they honor real survivors' courage and resilience, making this collection a powerful, moving addition to any historical fiction shelf or gift list.
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