The Woodcarver of Krakow
by Rachel Clare
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Pub Date 28 Jun 2020 | Archive Date 14 Sep 2020
The Book Guild | Book Guild Publishing
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Description
Two brothers. Bound by a promise. Torn apart by war. Tadeusz and Jacek Lewandowski are the closest of brothers. After the tragedy of losing their mother and with their father in the Polish army, they are raised by their grandfather, a skilled wood-craftsman. They enjoy an idyllic childhood in the Tatra Mountains. Relying on each other for everything, Tad and Jacek have never been apart. That is, until, the Nazi and Russian armies close in on Poland in September 1939, forcing Tad to leave behind his degree course and everyone he loves to escape across occupied Europe. Tad's journey is fraught with danger but he battles on using the life-skills Jacek taught him growing up. Eventually reaching Blackpool, he joins the Polish Air Force. The war against the Nazis is just beginning and the aftermath of war has a huge impact on the lives of both brothers in more ways than one...
A Note From the Publisher
Rachel says, “I have been on many holidays to Poland and have wanted to write a novel set there for many years. My mother, who grew up in Blackpool, told me of the strong links between the Polish Air Force in World War II and the town. From my research of that period, I found a lot of interesting facts and places in Blackpool with connections to the airmen and have therefore used them as a basis for this novel.”
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781913551575 |
| PRICE | US$2.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Allison J, Librarian
A beautifully done book that is heartwrenching and hopeful and checks all the proper boxes it should. I look forward to reading more from Rachel Clare in the future.
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.
Kayla J, Reviewer
This novel was okay. Not the most amazing thing I have ever read. 3 stars. It was nice to read about Poland. That was probably the most enjoyable part.
Eszter S, Reviewer
When I saw that there is a historical fiction on NetGalley about Poland I wasn’t hesitating To request it. I spent some years in Poland and it’s always satisfying for me to read more about it’s history and culture.
The Woodcarver of Krakow was beginning a little bit slow for my liking, it needed some time to know more about the characters and the situation. Through a family story we saw not only the lose in Tadesz’ and Jacek’s life but as well as how hard was the life in Poland during the II World War and then in the Russian era.
This novel is a good read for everyone who wants to get an insight about life in Poland during the two eras.
Clara C, Educator
Although classed as another World War 2 read, this was different from the others that have recently flooded the market. Two brothers Tadeusz and Jacek are raided by their grandfather after their mother's death because their father is fighting in the Polish army. The lived in Tatras mountains, a place I have visited myself, a stunning, serene, idyllic place, until the Nazi invasion of Poland when their reality was torn apart. Tad leave Poland, forced to leave all that he knows and loves behind him. He makes it to England eventually and joins the Polish air force intent in fighting for his country's freedom, all of the time with his brother who he loves dearly in his thoughts and in his heart. This book really highlighted Poland and how it and its people suffered during the Nazi and Russian occupation, It was interesting and well written and I liked that it was different from other World War 2 novels that I've read in the past.
