The Lost Baker of Vienna

The breathtaking love story inspired by true events after the Holocaust

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Pub Date 19 Aug 2025 | Archive Date 2 Sep 2025
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Papa whispered to Chana, 'If we get separated, if something happens to me, look after Mama and Aron. And one last thing-' He smoothed an affectionate hand over her hair. 'Remember everything I've taught you, and all your gifts. Promise me this.'

Inspired by the extraordinary experiences of the author's mother and her family during and after the Holocaust, The Lost Baker of Vienna is a testament to the courage and defiance of women in a world torn apart.

2018. When Zoe Rosenswieg's beloved grandfather dies, Zoe travels to Vienna to speak to an elusive man who may be the only person who can help her unearth the hidden story of her grandparents. Haunted by what she does not know, Zoe risks her journalism career and her home to find the truth.

1946. Having survived a concentration camp, Chana Rosenswieg arrives in Vienna seeking not only protection for her and her family, but also the freedom to be a baker, just as her father had once been. Torn between a black-market dealer who offers escape to Europe, and an apprentice baker who shares her dreams, Chana battles to stay true to herself and the promise she made her father to live against all odds...

Deeply moving and poignant, this sweeping dual-timeframe tale celebrates the unbreakable bonds of family and the resilience of women.

'In turns mysterious, tender, suspenseful, harrowing, and moving, The Lost Baker of Vienna illuminates an important time and place little explored in WWII fiction. I was captivated from the first page of this story about Holocaust survivors in the war's aftermath and beyond... A powerful must-read debut' THERESE ANNE FOWLER

Real readers love The Lost Baker of Vienna:
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Wow, what a beautiful book'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The story of Chana, a Jewish young woman and her strength, perseverance, and courage'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A welcome new take on a World War II novel'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Enjoyed the characters'

Papa whispered to Chana, 'If we get separated, if something happens to me, look after Mama and Aron. And one last thing-' He smoothed an affectionate hand over her hair. 'Remember everything I've...


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EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781035418206
PRICE £15.99 (GBP)
PAGES 400

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