The Jew, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

Carl Spindler

ISBN 10: 0243085478 / ISBN 13: 9780243085477

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the year 1348, painting a vivid portrait of medieval life in Frankfurt. The story revolves around the unfortunate fate of a Jewish father and son who are falsely accused of a heinous crime. As they languish in jail, their lives and the lives of their loved ones hang in the balance. The author skillfully interweaves the characters' personal narratives with the historical backdrop of religious persecution. This book delves deeply into themes of prejudice, justice, and the enduring power of hope, exploring the ways in which prejudice can poison even the most well-intentioned hearts. It offers a thought-provoking examination of how fear and ignorance can lead to injustice and ultimately challenges readers to confront their own biases. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9780243085477_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Jew, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0243085478
• ISBN 13: 9780243085477
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Fiction

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Synopsis

A historical tale of a fractured family, dangerous secrets, and a courtroom turning point that tests faith and loyalty.

In this period piece, a husband’s omens of jealousy, a mother’s fragile courage, and a web of accusations pull a close-knit Jewish household into a perilous public trial. As figures from the community circle the family with truth and rumor, the stakes rise from private pain to urgent justice.

Against a backdrop of power, superstition, and peril, the story follows Esther, her parents, and those who would exploit fear for gain. The drama unfolds in hidden rooms, bustling farms, and a decisive court where voices must either bind or set free the innocent.

• Delve into complex character motives as love, fear, and pride collide.
• Experience the tension of a legal thriller set among old-world communities.
• Explore themes of loyalty, identity, and the cost of truth in a hostile environment.
• Follow pivotal confrontations that threaten to redefine family and honor.

Ideal for readers of historical fiction who seek gripping moral conflict and a vivid sense of a bygone era.