Excerpt from Only a Word
She was about nine years of age, and m every respect the' Very opposite to her companion, who was strongly knit, and whose bright blue eyes seemed to defy the world from below his thick fair curls. She, on the contrary, wasa slightly built creature, with slender arms, a colorless complexion, and hair as black as jet.
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Ulrich stamped impatiently, glanced at her with mingled anger and contempt, and muttering reproaches, threw her bundle and his own into the ravine, then roughly seized her hand and dragged her to the edge of the cliff.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, set amidst the German Black Forest in the late 15th century, brings to life the intertwined fates of a blacksmith, a Jewish doctor, and a boy named Ulrich. The blacksmith, Adam, is haunted by his wife's abandonment and the shame it brought upon him. Dr. Costa, the outcast Jewish doctor, possesses wisdom, kindness, and a mysterious connection to Ulrich. As Ulrich navigates the tensions between his father's mistrust and the doctor's teachings, he uncovers a secret: Dr. Costa is searching for a word, a sacred incantation said to possess unimaginable power. This book explores themes of redemption, the search for truth, and the power of words to shape our destiny. Through its immersive historical setting, rich characterizations, and the enduring allure of human connection, this book offers a profound and evocative meditation on the human condition. 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. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334147364_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334147364
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334147364
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)