Sir Alfred Dreyfus, beloved headmaster of one of the greatest schools in England, is found guilty of the murder of a child. Sam Temple, literary agent and fellow Jew, visits Dreyfus in his prison cell and, hearing the appalling narrative of his betrayal, must face his own denial of his faith.
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Bernice Rubens was born in Wales and later read English at the University of Wales. Two of her books have been made into feature films, I SENT A LETTER TO MY LOVE and MADAME SOUSATZKA, and MR WAKEFIELD'S CRUSADE was made into a TV series.
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This is a gripping novel highlighting deep-rooted prejudices and social charcteristics which many prefer to keep buried, if we admit their existence at all. The predicament which surrounds the central character mirrors and draws upon a historical case but the plot is modern and original.The story unfolds in a refreshing blend of forms - letters, journal accounts and third person narrative and the characters are realistic to the point that it's possible to forget you're reading a fictional account. This is an exploration of what it means to be Jewish in the present day and the consequences of biases which lie unspoken. As a non-Jewish reader, I found it a remarkable and stimulating tale, a protest, a lament, an accusation, a defence, an elegy, a vindication. I couldn't stop turning the pages to find out what could possibly happen next - definitely one to read in a single sitting.
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Bernice writes with a compelling style...the characters come alive...and you find yourself transported to their world. A must read. I have read this over & over again. Each time, I am struck by the poignant manner in which Bernice has captured the protagonist's search for identity!
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George Tilbury, Sir Alfred, Sam Temple, Alfred Dreyfus, James Turncastle, Inspector Wilkins, Iron Circle, Miss Turncastle, Sir Henry, Bernard Wallworthy, David Solomon, John Coleman, Home Secretary, Canterbury Cathedral, George Henry Tilbury, Lady Tilbury, Prison Wandsworth London, Kent Constabulary, Old Bailey, Rue du Bac, Church of England, Court of Appeal, Mark Eccles, Poor Matthew, Ronnie Cope New!
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George Tilbury, Sir Alfred, Sam Temple, Alfred Dreyfus, James Turncastle, Inspector Wilkins, Iron Circle, Miss Turncastle, Sir Henry, Bernard Wallworthy, David Solomon, John Coleman, Home Secretary, Canterbury Cathedral, George Henry Tilbury, Lady Tilbury, Prison Wandsworth London, Kent Constabulary, Old Bailey, Rue du Bac, Church of England, Court of Appeal, Mark Eccles, Poor Matthew, Ronnie Cope New!
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- The Waiting Game by Bernice Rubens on 4 pages
- The Elected Member by Bernice Rubens on 4 pages
- Our Father (Abacus Books) by Bernice Rubens in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- Yesterday in the Back Lane by Bernice Rubens in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Madame Sousatzka (Abacus) by Bernice Rubens in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
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