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The Discovery: An Historical Fiction Novel
In this gripping historical novel, J.M. Barton sheds light on a little-known 15th century holocaust, by artfully contrasting it with the events of World War II. Two heart-wrenching stories are beautifully woven into one compelling mystery where the characters are united by friendship, hope, and an unexpected discovery.
Vienna, 1938: A young woman turns up in Dr. Johann Bach’s hospital the night of the infamous Nazi hate-crime, Kristallnacht. Hit by a car while fleeing a Jewish neighborhood, strangely no one comes to claim her. Still suffering from a head injury, “Liesel” offers no answers but raises plenty of alarming questions. As her memory gradually returns they race to unravel a dangerous trail of clues.
Vienna, 1419: When Moritz Schreiber, the Chronicler of Vienna, is invited by his old friend, David ben Esther, to help guard a newly discovered secret treasure, Moritz can hardly believe his eyes. But when the Duke of Austria attacks the Jewish population and catches wind of the Discovery, Moritz falls into despair. He quickly learns that all is not what it seems. Now unsure whom to trust, Moritz races to find a solution before the duke’s horrifying plans come to fruition.
With a compelling cast and plenty of lesser-known historical insights, this book will stay with you long after you stop reading.
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Discussion QuestionsAdditional resourcesAuthor's note on the history behind many of the characters and events
Vienna, 1938: A young woman turns up in Dr. Johann Bach’s hospital the night of the infamous Nazi hate-crime, Kristallnacht. Hit by a car while fleeing a Jewish neighborhood, strangely no one comes to claim her. Still suffering from a head injury, “Liesel” offers no answers but raises plenty of alarming questions. As her memory gradually returns they race to unravel a dangerous trail of clues.
Vienna, 1419: When Moritz Schreiber, the Chronicler of Vienna, is invited by his old friend, David ben Esther, to help guard a newly discovered secret treasure, Moritz can hardly believe his eyes. But when the Duke of Austria attacks the Jewish population and catches wind of the Discovery, Moritz falls into despair. He quickly learns that all is not what it seems. Now unsure whom to trust, Moritz races to find a solution before the duke’s horrifying plans come to fruition.
With a compelling cast and plenty of lesser-known historical insights, this book will stay with you long after you stop reading.
Also
Discussion QuestionsAdditional resourcesAuthor's note on the history behind many of the characters and events
438 pages, Paperback
Published July 15, 2025
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