Jacob’s Oath A Novel
Jacob’s Oath A Novel by Martin Fletcher is a poignant exploration of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of post-World War II Europe. Published by Macmillan on October 8, 2013, this first edition spans 323 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Jacob and Sarah, two Holocaust survivors navigating a landscape filled with millions of refugees returning home. Jacob is driven by a desire for revenge against his brother’s murderer, a concentration camp guard known as “The Rat,” forcing him to confront the difficult choices between avenging the past and forging a new future.
Readers will find a gripping story that delves into themes of family life and the complexities of sibling relationships amidst the horrors of history. As Jacob grapples with his consuming hatred, the novel examines the emotional toll of trauma and the struggle to find hope in a world marked by loss. With its historical context and rich character development, Jacob’s Oath offers a reflective look at the aftermath of the Holocaust and the enduring impact of personal and collective grief.
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As World War II winds to a close, Europe’s roads are clogged with twenty million exhausted refugees walking home. Among them are Jacob and Sarah, lonely Holocaust survivors who meet in Heidelberg. But Jacob is consumed with hatred and cannot rest until he has killed his brother’s murderer, a concentration camp guard nicknamed “The Rat.” Now he must choose between revenge and love, between avenging the past and building a future.
Martin Fletcher, who won the National Jewish Book Award for Walking Israel, proved his chops as a novelist with The List, which was selected as the One Book, One Jewish Community title for the city of Philadelphia. Now, in Jacob’s Oath, Fletcher brings us another touching novel of love, loyalty, and loss, set in the aftermath of the Holocaust.
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