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"A deeply moving and masterfully written story of human resilience and enduring love, The Plum Tree follows a young German woman through the chaos of World War II and its aftermath. ""A touching story of heroism and loss, a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love to transcend the most unthinkable circumstances."" -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris From the internationally bestselling author ofThe Orphan Collector comes a haunting and lyrical tale of love and humanity in a time of unthinkable horror. The debut novel from a powerful voice in historical fiction, this resonant and courageous saga of a young German woman during World War II and the Holocaust is a must-read for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Alice Network. ""Bloom where you're planted,"" is the advice Christine B lz receives from her beloved Oma. But seventeen-year-old domestic Christine knows there is a whole world waiting beyond her small German village. It's a world she's begun to glimpse through music, books-and through Isaac Bauerman, the cultured son of the wealthy Jewish family she works for. Yet the future she and Isaac dream of sharing faces greater challenges than their difference in stations. In the fall of 1938, Germany is changing rapidly under Hitler's regime. Anti-Jewish posters are everywhere, dissenting talk is silenced, and a new law forbids Christine from returning to her job-and from having any relationship with Isaac. In the months and years that follow, Christine will confront the Gestapo's wrath and the horrors of Dachau, desperate to be with the man she loves, to survive-and finally, to speak out. Set against the backdrop of the German homefront, this is an unforgettable novel of courage and resolve, of the inhumanity of war, and the heartbreak and hope left in its wake. ""A haunting and beautiful debut novel."" -Anna Jean Mayhew, author of The Dry Grass of August ""Ellen Marie Wiseman boldly explores the complexities of the Holocaust. This novel is at times painful, but it is also a satisfying love story set against the backdrop of one of the most difficult times in human history."" -T. Greenwood, author of Keeping Lucy"

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A touching story of heroism and loss, a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love to transcend the most unthinkable circumstances. Deft storytelling and rich characters make this a highly memorable read and a worthy addition to the narratives of the Holocaust and Second World War. --Pam Jenoff, author of The Ambassador's Daughter Wiseman eschews the genre's usual military conflicts of daily life during wartime, lending an intimate and compelling poignancy to this intriguing debut. --Publishers Weekly Ellen Marie Wiseman weaves a story of intrigue, terror, and love from a perspective not often seen in Holocaust novels. --Jewish Book World

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Ellen Marie Wiseman is the acclaimed author of What She Left Behind, The Plum Tree, Coal River and The Life She Was Given. Her novels have been translated and published in 17 territories across the world. Born and raised in Three Mile Bay, a tiny hamlet in Northern New York, Ellen lives on the shores of Lake Ontario with her husband and three dogs. She loves to cook, travel, garden, watch movies, and spend time with her children and grandchildren. For more, visit- www.ellenmariewiseman.com.

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