Book description
Based on true events, a forgotten story of courage, conviction and love.
1917: Europe is on the cusp of seismic change. In the Alpine village of St Niklaus, the war seems far away. Yet everyone is fighting a personal battle.
In the shadow of a mountain, 14-year-old Seraphine helps Mama…
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1 author picked Salt of the Earth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This wonderfully researched and detailed historical novel took me to a time, place, and medical issue about which I knew nothing. Whilst the medical condition is the core conflict in the book, there is nothing dry about the plot, which features a young protagonist filled with the courage of her convictions, who struggles to improve life in a remote and backward place, despite hardships and those who disbelieve in her mission. Bonus: this author also writes fast-paced thrillers which are impossible to put down!
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