All That I Am

Discover a captivating narrative of love, betrayal, and resilience in the face of tyranny with this gripping historical novel. Set against the backdrop of Hitler's rise to power in 1933, this beautifully written book chronicles the lives of a close-knit group of friends and lovers who become hunted outlaws overnight. Experience the passion of Dora, the fearless heroine, and her lover Ernst Toller, a renowned playwright, alongside Ruth and her husband Hans as they escape to London to evade the dark shadows of Nazism. This novel isn't just about survival; it dives deep into the human spirit's capacity for courage and compassion amidst a world falling into chaos.

As they navigate the dangers of exile, the characters face awe-inspiring risks in their fight against oppression. Yet, when betrayal strikes, their fragile bonds are put to the ultimate test. Years later, Ruth must confront her past in Sydney, grappling with haunting memories and a history that remains painfully relevant today.

Prepare for an emotional journey that intertwines personal and political struggles, crafted by an author praised for her poignant storytelling and rich character development. This sweeping first novel promises to resonate with readers interested in historical fiction, stories of friendship, and the complex interplay of love and loss. Ideal for fans of intricate narratives, this book invites you to reflect on the profound connections that define our lives.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143567516
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 384


Description:
When Hitler comes to power in 1933, a tight-knit group of friends and lovers become hunted outlaws overnight. United in their resistance to the madness and tyranny of Nazism, they flee the country. Dora, passionate and fearless; her lover, the great playwright Ernst Toller; her younger cousin Ruth and Ruth's husband Hans find refuge in London. Here they take awe-inspiring risks in order to continue their work in secret. But England is not the safe-haven they think it is, and a single, chilling act of betrayal will tear them apart.

Some seventy years later, Ruth is living out her days in Sydney, making an uneasy peace with the ghosts of her past, and a part of history that has all but been forgotten.

'A gripping story of love and betrayal. Dora is the most attractive fictional heroine in a long time.' New Statesman

' Funder's political and moral intelligence shine even more brightly than in Stasiland; the compassionate but unsentimental truthfulness towards her characters even more moving for being interwoven into a narrative of such complexity.' Raimond Gaita, Books of the Year, The Weekend Australian

'A sweeping first novel that cover love and war, friendship and betrayal, and the bonds that define a life. It is a moving and ambitious work.' Ann Patchett

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