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Name: The shadow catcher
Author: Andrzej Szczypiorski

📘 The shadow catcher by Andrzej Szczypiorski

The story follows Krzys, a sheltered, fifteen‑year‑old heir of a respected Polish family, as he navigates the cusp of adolescence at a time when the world is falling apart. Set just before the outbreak of World War II, the novel examines his internal struggles and the social currents that will forever alter his destiny. Steeped in quiet longing and fleeting whispers, Krzys must learn to capture what he can from the shadows of his surroundings and of himself.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Andrzej Szczypiorski

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