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KLARA’S WAR, NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL, THE SECOND BOOK
OF THE KLARA TRILOGY BY BEN G. FRANK
For immediate release
Klara’s War, a World War II historical novel and the sequel to “Klara’s Journey,” by author Ben G. Frank, has been published. The novel, which deals with danger, adventure, separation and love, follows the story’s characters across continents, from the Ukraine, Russia and Tajikistan, to France, Israel and Florida.”
“Klara’s” War begins in 1941 at the Nazis’ brutal attack on Russia and causes the flight of young Klara Grossman, who then meets and marries Warsaw-born Volya Warchawski on a train. The young couple, alone and terrified, goes on a perilous journey through exotic Asian lands. That is, until an unexpected and shocking separation causes their lives to unravel into a desperate fight for survival.
Readers of Klara’s War will witness how the story of these two and other unforgettable characters reaches a thrilling climax during the turbulent post-war era of the tumultuous days of Israel’s War of Independence.
“World War II was the worst war in human history. The death toll was as many as 85 million people, including six million Jews. Man of those who survived suffered deep physical and mental anguish. Lest we forget,” Frank said.
Among the topics of this new, thoroughly-researched, electrifying book, is the story of the Anders’ Army, the name of the Polish Armed forces in the East in 1941-42. Created in the Soviet Union, it was evacuated from Russia and made its way through Iran to Palestine where it passed under British command. Many Jewish members, including one of the main characters in the book, desert that unit in Palestine and join the group which later becomes the Jewish Brigade. Jewish history comes to a vivid and engaging life in this tale of interconnected characters.
“Klara’s War” is available on Amazon.com and select bookstores. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T14WCV3?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ippeDbDMC23DC&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpe
Testimonials
“In Klara’s War, Ben Frank continues the saga of unforgettable characters. Two decades later, a new, younger, courageous and intrepid Klara appears on the scene. Her relentless search for her family after the tragedy and disruptions of the holocaust offers a resounding tribute to the human spirit and the bedrock pull of peoplehood and family. This is a story for the ages."
Warren Adler, author of The War of the Roses and The Serpents Bite.
“A consummate teller of tales, Ben Frank outdoes himself in Klara’s War, an epic novel of war, survival and the redemptive power of love. In this sequel to Klara’s Journey, the reader is taken on a dizzying voyage of lands and emotions. An experienced travel writer, Frank’s imagery is vivid and his historical reach expansive.”
Alida Brill, author of Dancing at the River’s Edge and Dear Princess Grace, Dear Betty.
“If Alan Furst specialized in Russia and the Crimea, and was in love with Klara, he would write like Ben Frank."
Lewis Burke Frumkes, author, radio show host.
BIO
BEN G. FRANK is the author of Klara’s Journey, The Scattered Tribe, A Travel Guide to Jewish Europe, 4 editions,; A Travel Guide to Jewish Russia and Ukraine, and A Travel Guide to the Jewish Caribbean and South America. He has published articles in Hadassah Magazine, Jerusalem Post, Reform Judaism, The Forward, The New Haven Register, The Arkansas Gazette, Inside Chappaqua Magazine, He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, B.A. cum laude; and Columbia University, M.A. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he lived for many years in the New York area with his late wife, Riva. He now resides, in Palm Beach County, FL.
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