Reissued in a pocket collector’s version, this historical novel has already had a sequel, and soon a third volume in January.
At Christmas time, books are among the most frequently placed gifts under the tree, for both children and adults. However, it is not always easy to give a book to a loved one. You must then already make a choice, then have more or less an idea of the genre that he likes. If you know someone who loves heartbreaking historical novels, we have the one for you! Even better, this one has just been released in a sublime collector’s version.
Which historical novel has just been reissued in a collector’s version?
As The Alchemistthe novel by Paulo Coelho which is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary, a historical novel which has been a great success since its publication, was entitled to its own collector’s version. You may have already read it – or in any case, you have surely heard about it -: it is about The midwife of Auschwitz.
Written by British writer Anna Stuart and published in March 2023 by City Editions in a paperback format, this novel is inspired by a true story. Indeed, the author tells the story of Ana, a midwife who arrived in Auschwitz. His role? She must give birth to the prisoners’ children, before they are kidnapped and given to German families. In the greatest of secrets, Ana tattoos babies with their mother’s deportation numbers, hoping that the mothers and children will eventually find each other.
To write the character of Ana, Anna Stuart was inspired by a midwife who really existed: Stanisława Leszczyńska. Incarcerated at the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Second World War in February 1943, she carried out 3,000 deliveries, before being released on January 27, 1945. Upon her release, Stanisława Leszczyńska resumed her work as a midwife. In the 1970s, she reunited with several women she had cared for in Auschwitz, as well as their children born in the camps.
The midwife of Auschwitzone of the best sellers of the year
Since its release, The midwife of Auschwitz is a real hit in bookstores. Originally published by City Editions, it obtained its paperback version in March 2024, which revived its success. In February 2024, readers were able to discover the rest of this historical novel: The Midwife of Berlin. It tells the story of Ester, a woman who gave birth in a camp, but whose daughter was stolen by the Nazis. She then has only one goal: to find her child. To this day, the paperback version of the first volume is still at the top of the best sellers among historical novels, followed by the paperback version and the ebook.
Good news for Anna Stuart readers, the release of the French translation of the third volume, The orphan of Auschwitzis scheduled for January 29, 2025. This novel is already available for pre-order, and will tell the story of Tasha, a teenager who sets off in search of her mother when the camp is liberated. One thing is certain, this saga cannot leave us unscathed, recalling the horrors of the Second World War, while highlighting a heroine of extraordinary courage.
