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‘The evening the men came I fled through the garden gate…’

The Netherlands, World War II

When the Nazis invade the Netherlands in May 1940 it's clear that life is changing for the girl and her family. Step by step, the Nazis close in on the Dutch Jews. But when the authorities finally come to the family home a split decision will have devastating consequences.

Marga Minco’s autobiographical novel Bitter Herbs is a Dutch classic that has been translated into more than fifteen languages. This deceptively simple and profoundly moving tale is now reissued with a new translation by Jeannette K Ringold.



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The family’s incorrigible optimism enhances the nightmarish effect of this impressive little book. Moving and memorable. * The Times Literary Supplement *
The simplicity and complete naiveté of Marga Minco’s account sharpen the impression it makes. * The Jewish Chronicle *

Bitter Herbs: Based on a true story of a Jewish

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      Publisher: Ebury Publishing
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 17/09/2020
      ISBN13: 9781529106497, 978-1529106497
      ISBN10: 1529106494
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ‘The evening the men came I fled through the garden gate…’

      The Netherlands, World War II

      When the Nazis invade the Netherlands in May 1940 it's clear that life is changing for the girl and her family. Step by step, the Nazis close in on the Dutch Jews. But when the authorities finally come to the family home a split decision will have devastating consequences.

      Marga Minco’s autobiographical novel Bitter Herbs is a Dutch classic that has been translated into more than fifteen languages. This deceptively simple and profoundly moving tale is now reissued with a new translation by Jeannette K Ringold.



      Trade Review
      The family’s incorrigible optimism enhances the nightmarish effect of this impressive little book. Moving and memorable. * The Times Literary Supplement *
      The simplicity and complete naiveté of Marga Minco’s account sharpen the impression it makes. * The Jewish Chronicle *

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