The Porcelain Maker A Novel
The Porcelain Maker by Sarah Freethy is a novel published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on December 3, 2024. This 384-page book unfolds an epic narrative of love, betrayal, and art, set against the backdrop of World War II and extending into 21st century America. The story begins in Germany in 1929, where two young artists, Max and Bettina, find themselves in a whirlwind romance that is soon overshadowed by the rise of Nazism. As Max is arrested and sent to Dachau, his talent for creating porcelain figures becomes his only hope for survival, while Bettina risks everything to rescue him.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as survival, loyalty, and the complexities of family history. The narrative shifts to 1993 America, where Clara, Bettina’s daughter, embarks on a quest to uncover her father’s identity, a secret her mother has long concealed. This journey not only reveals the harrowing past of Nazi Germany but also delves into the personal struggles of those who lived through it. The Porcelain Maker presents a poignant look at the impact of history on personal identity and the enduring strength of love amidst adversity.
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An epic story of love, betrayal, and art that spans decades, through the horrors of World War II to 21st century America, inspired by an actual porcelain factory in Dachau.
Germany, 1929. At a festive gathering of young bohemians in Weimar, two young artists, Max, a skilled Jewish architect, and Bettina, a celebrated avant-garde painter, are drawn to each other and begin a whirlwind romance. Their respective talents transport them to the dazzling lights of Berlin, but this bright beginning is quickly dimmed by the rising threat of Nazism. Max is arrested and sent to the concentration camp at Dachau where only his talent at making exquisite porcelain figures stands between him and seemingly certain death. Desperate to save her lover, Bettina risks everything to rescue him and escape Germany.
America, 1993. Clara, Bettina’s daughter, embarks on a journey to trace her roots and determine the identity of her father, a secret her mother has kept from her for reasons she’s never understood. Clara’s quest to piece together the puzzle of her origins transports us back in time to the darkness of Nazi Germany, where life is lived on a razor’s edge and deception and death lurk around every corner. Survival depends on strength, loyalty, and knowing true friend from hidden foe. And as Clara digs further, she begins to question why her mother was so determined to leave the truth of her harrowing past behind…
The Porcelain Maker is a powerful novel of enduring love and courage in the face of appalling brutality as a daughter seeks to unlock the mystery of her past.
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