{"product_id":"the-soap-maker-9798890251459","title":"The Soap Maker","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Terrence Pershall\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Evolved Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Evolved Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical - World War II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the French Resistance to the liberation of Paris, to the high fashion industry of post-WWII New York, and to the bucolic valley of Sonoma California, \"The Soap Maker\" is a story of tragedy, love, revenge, and finally a life fulfilled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnton is thirteen years old when WWII starts and turns his idyllic family farm life upside-down. He grows rapidly to manhood, guided by his Papy (grandfather), known as the \"Soap Maker\" and a member of the French Resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne fated night, he finds his first love and soul mate in Marie amid Nazi-occupied France. Yet life under the Nazis is never safe or full of promise. What will become of his family? What will become of his budding first love?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnton will need extraordinary perseverance, and every lesson learned from Papy, The Soap Maker, to survive this nightmare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e an historical\/literary novel that will punch you in the gut, then lift you up and fill you with joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A sweeping tale of survival, vengeance, and personal triumph, \u003cem\u003eThe Soap Maker\u003c\/em\u003e is an evocative and deeply moving story that captures the human spirit's ability to endure and rebuild.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders' Favorite Book Reviews, K.C. Finn (5 STARS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Soap Maker\u003c\/em\u003e is beautifully told, a memorable and moving tale that captures the spirit of resilience and the impact of war on ordinary lives. ...should be made into a movie.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders' Favorite Book Reviews, Carol Thompson (5 STARS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Author Terrence Pershall masterfully blends historical drama with deeply personal storytelling, creating a novel that is both gripping and emotionally resonant.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders' Favorite Book Reviews, Rabia Tanveer (5 STARS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Soap Maker\u003c\/em\u003e by Terrence Pershall is a one-of-a-kind historical book that seamlessly combines a contemporary narrative and a historical account. Each character is wonderfully depicted, with their own motivations and intricacies. Readers who value sophisticated weaving will find this story compelling and delightful.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeathered Quill Book Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The first half of this book, which follows the actions of several resistance fighters and their attempts to outwit the Nazis, is full of exciting incident. Impressively, Pershall manages to sustain a similar level of intrigue during much of the second half, as Anton enjoys postwar prosperity and seeks revenge against a high-ranking Nazi official. The scenes depicting his first years in America are some of the best in the book. ...Pershall's scope and ambition are laudable.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS Review of Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46383691563159,"sku":"9798890251459","price":2296.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798890251459.webp?v=1768780411","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-soap-maker-9798890251459","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}