THE MAIDENS OF GENEVA - RAFAŁ SKĄPSKI

Discover the fascinating story of Dr. Natalia Zand, a prominent neurologist from pre-war Poland, and the fates of three other women whose paths crossed during their studies in Geneva at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. This moving story, full of well-known figures and dramatic events, takes us into the world of the intellectual elite and tragic choices.

• Inspiring story about strong women
• Moving tale of friendship and sacrifice
• Fascinating portrait of interwar Poland
• Engaging plot based on facts
• Unique combination of history and literature
• Discovering forgotten historical figures

"The Maidens of Geneva" is a literary journey through time that allows us to learn about the fates of extraordinary women who bravely followed their passions and dreams. Rafał Skąpski, with extraordinary precision and sensitivity, combines scattered accounts, surviving documents and found photos, creating an emotional portrait of interwar Poland. This book is a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for ideas and values.

In the background of this story, well-known figures such as Maria Dąbrowska, Janusz Korczak and Stanisław Agaton Jankowski appear, adding authenticity and depth to the entire story. The culmination is the arrest and tragic death in 1942 of Dr. Zandowa and Dr. Garlicka, who gave shelter to a friend after she escaped from the Warsaw Ghetto. This event becomes a symbol of the cruelty of war and the heroism of those who did not hesitate to help others.

"The Maidens of Geneva" is a book that touches, inspires and encourages reflection on the values that are most important in life. It is a story about strength of spirit, friendship and sacrifice that remains in the reader's memory for a long time. Get to know the fates of these extraordinary women and move into a world full of emotions and dramatic events.

The book has 220 pages and a format of 208x153 mm. Published in 2024 by Austeria Publishing House in paperback.