While conserving the famous illuminated Sarajevo Haggada, Australian rare book expert, Hanna Heath, finds tiny artifacts that drive her to trace the book’s journey from its recent salvation in war torn Sarajevo, hidden by a Muslim from the Nazis, nearly destroyed by Catholics during the Inquisition-era in Venice, and to the woman illuminator in 1480’s in Seville.
Narrative, based on a true story, moving, richly detailed, historical fiction, first person narrative, character driven, intricately plotted, and Austrialian fiction.
Continents Books: Australia
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