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The matchbox girl by Alice Jolly

This captivating novel has been longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. It follows a large cast of characters at the Vienna Children's hospital before and during Nazi occupation, through the eyes of nonverbal Adelheid Brunner. First patient then staff member, she observes as a young Dr A (the controversial Hans Asperger) comes to run the ward, and all must learn how to navigate life under an oppressive regime. Evocative, thoughtful, alarming - it is an atmospheric examination of fear and resilience which asks how we judge the actions people take to survive.

Hardback | RRP £18.99

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