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publication date June 6, 2024:



The Tailor of Granville - a wartime novel set in Normandy -

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Historical fiction - In 1937 Paris, Noah Vogelsang, a 17-year-old Polish-Jewish youth, arrives from Oswiecim, Poland, to apprentice at Adèle Katz’s clothing workshop in the 2nd arrondissement. Immersed in French culture, Noah falls for Odette Harcourt, one of Adèle’s clients. Despite his feelings, Noah knows their love is impossible as he plans to return to Poland after his training. However, Mr. Harcourt, Odette’s father, who runs a tailoring workshop in Granville on the Normandy coast, hires Noah as an assistant at the end of his internship on his daughter’s recommendation. Reunited with Odette, Noah’s feelings remain unchanged, but Odette is married…


“The Tailor of Granville” chronicles the Harcourt family’s journey from 1937 to 1947, depicting how the war and German occupation shape the lives of these small-town artisans.


Bohemian Tales - a novel - paperback and kindle ebook


 

Historical fiction - In the summer of 1967, in Prague, a young man named Karel Skodaček is still searching for answers about his missing father. He is offered a new job at the University of Prague just as Czechoslovakia is undergoing significant political changes that will lead to the Prague Spring. Karel’s life is irrevocably altered as he uncovers hidden secrets. This evocative first-person narrative about Czechoslovakia during the Cold War deals with themes such as identity and exile. Karel’s story is not just about a distant country; his emotions are universal. It explores the quest for truth, the pain of loss, and the hope for a better future



 Notice bibliographique Bohemian Tales | BnF Catalogue général - Bibliothèque nationale de France



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Dominique Hoffman author

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Hello,
my name is Dominique Hoffman and I live in Normandy. I am a writer, translator, and painter.
and webmaster for zebras54

I write in English and French





Dominique Hoffman’s webpage was first published online during Easter 2002. At that time, she was residing in Austria. The website was updated in the computer room at Vienna University and at the Karlsplatz Cybercafé. Initially, it was hosted by Geocities.

Dominique Hoffman is an artist, author, translator, and webmaster. She writes in French, German, and English. Born into a Franco-German family, she holds a Master’s degree in Applied Foreign Languages (English-German) from the University of Montpellier. Dominique has lived in various countries, including Northern Ireland for 23 years and Austria for two years, and she currently resides in Normandy, France.

Her website, originally created as an arts and literature blog, features her writings, photographs, and drawings. Dominique’s work often explores themes related to European history and culture. In 2001, she received second prize for an essay on Europe from the SPÖ Europabüro in Vienna. She has also been recognized for her artwork, winning a second prize for a painting at the Peintres dans la Rue event in Coutances in 2019.

Dominique’s notable works include her historical novels “Bohemian Tales,” set in Prague and Vienna during the Cold War, and “The Tailor of Granville,” which follows the story of a family of artisans in Normandy during World War II. Her passion for European history and her personal experiences are reflected in her writing, making her a unique voice in contemporary literature.





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