The Puzzle King (Paperback)

Here s a memorable tale of two unlikely heroes: the lively, beautiful Flora and her husband, the brooding, studious Simon, two immigrants, both sent to America by their families to find a better life. An improbable match, they meet in New York City and fall in love. Simon inventor of the jigsaw puzzle eventually makes his fortune. Now wealthy, Flora and Simon become obsessed with rescuing those they left behind in Europe, loved ones whose fates will be determined by growing anti-Semitism on both sides of the Atlantic.
"The Puzzle King" explores a fascinating moment in history with a cast of characters who endure with dignity, grace, and hope for the future."

General

Imprint:	Algonquin Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	November 2010
Authors:	Betsy Carter
Dimensions:	206 x 142 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-1-61620-016-9
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Historical fiction
LSN:	1-61620-016-2
Barcode:	9781616200169

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