The Lost Baker of Vienna
- Author Sharon Kurtzman
- Narrator Rachel F. Hirsch, Sharon Kurtzman
- Publisher Headline
- Publish Date 19 August 2025
- Run Time 12 hours and 43 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Second World War fiction, The Holocaust.
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What to expect
1946. Having survived a concentration camp, Chana Rosenzweig arrives in Vienna seeking not only protection for her and her family, but also the freedom to be a baker, just as her father had once been. Torn between a black-market dealer who offers escape to Europe, and an apprentice baker who shares her dreams, Chana battles to stay true to herself and the promise she made her father to live against all odds...
2018. When Zoe Rosenzweig's beloved grandfather dies, Zoe travels to Vienna to speak to an elusive man who may be the only person who can help her unearth the hidden story of her grandparents. Haunted by what she does not know, Zoe risks her journalism career and her home to find the truth.
Inspired by the extraordinary experiences of the author's mother and her family during and after the Holocaust, The Lost Baker of Vienna is a testament to the courage and defiance of women in a world torn apart.
'A tale of grit, bravery, and humanity that will not soon be forgotten' KATE QUINN
'Family love and sacrifice drive this heart-wrenching story' DIANE CHAMBERLAIN
'A beautifully drawn story of survival. I loved every word of it' KELLY RIMMER
'A timely tale of hardship and hope, with strong, resilient women at its core' GEORGIA HUNTER
'Beautifully written and moving... A powerful story historical fiction readers will love' MADELINE MARTIN
'By turns mysterious, tender, suspenseful and moving. I was captivated' THERESE ANNE FOWLER
'A story of love, family and second chances...moving and unforgettable' PAM JENOFF
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