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When the German army takes Anna Lania’s father during the 1939 purge of Polish intellectuals, the eight‑year‑old girl is left alone in Kraków. She soon encounters the Swallow Man, a tall, enigmatic figure with a gift for many languages and a knack for illusion. He beckons her into the wilderness, promising protection from the relentless enemy. As they travel together, they dodge explosives, outwit soldiers, and forge fragile alliances amid the brutality of World War II. Anna’s survival hinges on trust and courage in a world that has turned hostile to everything she holds dear.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Gavriel Savit
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