The Sergeants' Tale by Bernice Rubens
1947: One year before the Israeli War of Independence and Palestine is still under the British Mandate. However, young Israelis are flocking to the leadership of Menachim Begin and his Irgun terrorist movement in an attempt to overthrow their rulers. Two British sergeants are kidnapped by the Irgun. They will be executed unless there is a widespread amnesty for the Irgun freedom fighters - and so begins a hunt throughout Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the whole of Palestine to find and liberate the two innocent young men. Based on a true story, THE SERGEANTS' TALE illuminates an historical episode, and also has enormous contemporary poignancy.
"Rubens' splendid novel breathes new life into the familiar theme of love versus duty and, in the process, sheds fresh light on the perennial tragedy of the Middle East" Mail "Rubens brilliantly rehearses the moral anguish of compromising one's identity" Guardian "Her novel is serious, moving, and painful." The Scotsman
Bernice Rubens was born in Wales. Her novels include the Booker-Prize winning THE ELECTED MEMBER and A FIVE YEAR SENTENCE, which was shortlisted for the same award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780349117300 |
| ISBN 10 | 0349117306 |
| Title | The Sergeants' Tale |
| Author | Bernice Rubens |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2004-10-07 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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