SECRETS OF MYSŁOWICE - ANNA MAJEWSKA

Discover the fascinating history of Mysłowice, a city full of secrets, scandals and extraordinary figures. Travel back in time and learn about the fates of the people who shaped its face. This book is a bold journey into the depths of history, full of intrigue, affairs and love affairs.

• Scandalous romances and turbulent affairs in the background of Mysłowice
• Unusual stories about the city and its inhabitants
• Journey in the footsteps of Alexander Dumas and his love adventures
• Secrets of the Obremba twins and their connections with Sławomir Mrożek and Andrzej Wajda
• Stories about affairs, disasters and mysterious places in Mysłowice
• Walk through the old streets of the city and discover its forgotten corners
• Recipe for lemon cake from the cult confectionery of Stanisław Rojewski

In the book you will find stories about scandalous romances, bold journeys in the footsteps of loved ones, last wills of outstanding musicians, smuggling and burned files of correspondence. All this is set in Mysłowice, where intrigues, affairs and the paths of extraordinary people mix. It was here that fate brought Alexander Dumas - the son of the author of The Count of Monte Cristo, who transported love letters from George Sand to Frédéric Chopin himself. This is not the only love story, because two twins came from Mysłowice - Mara and Gaba Obremba, one married Sławomir Mrożek and the other Andrzej Wajda.

An affair in Targowica, an unusual bomb in the church on Cegielniana Street, a disaster in the "Mysłowice" mine mix with the mysterious history of the Castle Park, stories about the "Siła" Sports Club and the cult Znicz cinema. During an unusual walk through the old streets of the city, we will visit the pre-war furniture factory of Marcin Robak, find out what De Gaulle and El Comandante did in Mysłowice, and learn the recipe for lemon cake - one of the delicacies of the unforgettable confectionery of Stanisław Rojewski.

The book "Secrets of Mysłowice" is a fascinating read for all lovers of history, secrets and local stories. Get to know Mysłowice from a completely new perspective and let yourself be carried away by the extraordinary stories hidden in this city. It is an ideal proposition for those who want to discover unknown facts and curiosities related to Mysłowice and its inhabitants. Immerse yourself in the world of intrigues, romances and affairs that have forever entered the history of this extraordinary city.

Edition: Księży Młyn Dom Wydawniczy, 2024. Pages: 176, Format: 242x177 mm.