Orphan Number Eight by Kim van Alkemade
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York, this poignant narrative follows the life of Rachel Rabinowitz, a young Jewish girl who becomes a subject of medical experimentation in a Jewish orphanage. As an adult, Rachel confronts her traumatic past when she encounters the doctor responsible for her suffering, now a patient in the hospice where she works. The story delves into themes of identity, forgiveness, and the moral complexities of revenge, weaving historical events with personal struggles to explore the lasting impact of childhood trauma.
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- English
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