The Amber Tablets
The Amber Tablets by Andrea Kon, published by Lulu Press, Incorporated on August 23, 2019, is a work of fiction that unfolds in a harrowing historical context. The narrative centers around three small pieces of amber, each with distinct characteristics, as they become pivotal to the story of Simeon Karminsky. Set against the backdrop of the Amber Room, the book explores themes of survival and defiance as Karminsky and his fellow laborers face the brutal realities of their situation during World War II.
Readers will find a gripping tale that delves into the psychological and emotional struggles of those trapped in a dire circumstance. As Karminsky swallows the amber tablets in an act of rebellion, he begins to believe in their magical properties, which he feels have the power to influence not only his fate but also the lives of those around him. The narrative intricately weaves together elements of despair and hope, providing insight into the human spirit’s resilience amidst oppression. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with a story that reflects on the complexities of life during a tumultuous period.
Official synopsis Publisher
Three tiny pieces of amber as small as medicinal tablets, one the colour of clear honey with a fly petrified at its centre; one dark as treacle toffee; and one delicately carved into the shape of an eagle’s talon. Inside the freezing Amber Room, 150 slave labourers, including Simeon Karminsky are tasked with dismantling the world-famous mosaic panels for shipment from Leningrad to the Baltic. While his fearful fellow labourers and their guards are mesmerised in horror as one of their number is lashed to death for trying to steal a single piece of the amber mosaic, Karminsky swallows three in an act of pure defiance against his Nazi oppressors. The sole survivor of a mass murder, Karminsky grows to believe that his three little ‘amber tablets’ have magical powers that have not only save his life but affect the lives of those connected most closely with him.
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