Houslistka z Osvětimi – Midwoodová Ellie (2022)

A historical novel based on true events and the life of the famous Austrian violinist Alma Rosé. Her bravery saved countless lives and gave hope to those who had forgotten what that word means... "Every day in Auschwitz is a struggle for survival. Alma has the number 50381 tattooed in light blue ink on her arm and is separated from her loved ones, crammed together with thousands of others in a labyrinth of barbed wire. Every day, people disappear here, and no one ever sees them again. The tragic reality could not be further from Alma's previous life. As a renowned violinist, she captivated her audience, but when the Nazis began to spread across Europe, no worldly fame could save her... When the commandant of the women's camp appoints Alma as the conductor of the camp orchestra, which plays for the prisoners trudging to work and for high-ranking SS officers, Alma refuses: "They can kill me, but they won't make me play." Soon, however, she realizes the power this position holds: she can secure extra food rations for the starving girls and save many of them from death. This is how Alma meets Miklós, a talented pianist. Surrounded by despair, they find joy in their joint rehearsals, secret messages, and concerts they play side by side, while...