AUSCHWITZ. CHESS WITH DEATH - JOHN DONOGHUE

Transport yourself to the dark times of World War II with the novel "Auschwitz. Chess with Death". It is a story of survival, friendship and hope in the darkest corners of human history. Discover the fate of the heroes who, in the face of cruelty and hopelessness, find strength in the game of chess. Feel the emotions that accompanied them in the fight for dignity and life.

• Engaging plot set in the realities of the Auschwitz camp
• Unusual story of friendship between a Nazi and a Jew
• Moving story about the limits of forgiveness and the price of life
• Challenge for the reader, asking questions about morality and humanity
• Ideal reading for lovers of history and war literature
• A book that stays in your memory long after reading

SS Obersturmfhrer Paul Meissner arrives at the Auschwitz camp straight from the Eastern Front. Severely wounded during the fighting, he can now only perform administrative functions. The first and most urgent task is to strengthen the declining morale of the officers and soldiers serving in the camp. Meissner founds a chess club. The idea quickly catches on, giving the SS men the opportunity to bet on the results of matches and make illegal bets. Meanwhile, Obersturmfhrer receives information that there are also chess players among the prisoners, one of whom, the French Jew Emil Clment, a watchmaker by profession, is considered undefeated.

"Chess with Death" is a deeply moving novel that explores the limits of forgiveness and the price of a life filled with bitterness. The author, John Donoghue, with extraordinary precision reflects the realities of camp life, showing both the cruelty of the perpetrators and the steadfastness of the spirit of the prisoners. This book is not only a story about survival, but also about the search for meaning in the most difficult moments.

Świat Książki presents an edition in 135x215 mm format, with 408 pages. The paperback cover makes the book light and handy, ideal for reading on the go. The year of publication, 2020, guarantees a fresh perspective on historical topics. "Auschwitz. Chess with Death" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates literature that touches on important and difficult topics.

This book is a challenge that raises questions about the limits of humanity and morality. Can dignity be preserved in the face of death? Is forgiveness possible, even in the face of the greatest crimes? "Auschwitz. Chess with Death" is a read that makes you think and stays in your memory long after you finish reading. Immerse yourself in this extraordinary story and discover the power of the human spirit in the darkest times.