Marcel Moring

David lives above a toy shop in a small town on the windswept Dutch coast. When his parents find themselves jobless he suggests they make model aeroplanes and so follows a wonderful summer. However, an unexpected visitor revives old feelings of loyalty, love and hatred.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust, a riveting novel about Anne Sullivan, the often forgotten teacher behind Helen Keller1866. Nine-year-old Annie Sullivan finds herself in a forgotten almshouse in Massachussets. She has no one in the world: her mother died, her father left, and her beloved brother just died in her arms. How could she gather the strength to keep living? With both her eyes infected by the devastating Trachoma disease, she had not seen in years. When she hears of a special school for the blind, she is determined to get there, even if it would mean the abuse of Mr. Marsh, the manager of the almshouse."Breathlessly exciting and heartbreaking by turns-an emotional and historical page-turner."-Huffington Post"A compelling, page-turning narrative . . . Re-examines the life of history's greatest teacher from a fresh, psychological point of view." -Kirkus Reviews"Painstakingly researched, beautifully hewn, compulsively readable . . . Not to be missed."-Library Journal

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the author of The Holocaust ● Based on a true WWII story1941. Nazi-occupied Bosnia. A Jewish family manages to escape the transport to Auschwitz. With nowhere to hide, they resort to a Muslim woman whom the family knew before the war. At night, the frightened gaunt figures knock on the woman's door. Will she take them in? For how long?Based on a true story of the life of Zaynab Hardaga, recognized by the Holocaust Muesuem of Israel as Righteous Among the Nations.The story covers seven decades of history, ending with the Bosnian Wars of the 1990's. With Bosnia bombarded, it is time for Israel to pay back its dues to the woman who defied the Nazis. Will Israel step up to its promise to help all Righteous Among the Nations who endangered their lives to save Jews? Even if the family in question is Muslim?"This unusually eloquent story is about the fragile relationships between mothers and daughters, men and their countries, humans and their gods... Loyalty and compassion are the ties that bind these stories into one of the most lyrical, moving and unexpected plot you'll ever read."-The New York Times"A marvelous historical novel... the story of a young Bosnian girl in Sarajevo and her incredible upbringing. An old-fashioned kind of novel that really sweeps you away."-O, The Oprah Magazine"After the Storm is an ambitious work. Like Moring's previous novels, the setting is WWII Europe, but this time the author covers eighty years of tumultuous history of war and oppression and tells it on an intimate scale, through the life of one couragious woman."-Daily Telegraph* * * *

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust ● Inspired by the life of a real World War II survivor, this remarkable novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history by saving but one soulIn an unknown land, at an unknown time, a young boy finds himself in the midst of a war. Just when it seems that all hope is gone, he is saved by a simple maid with a big heart. Surviving the war, the boy embarks on a path to pay her back for her love and grace. His quest will lead him to riches far beyond and far more satisfying than he ever imagined.BASED ON A TRUE STORY, with an appendix including authentic documents.Praise for The Survivor: "This true story about one man's struggle to leave his past behind while choosing hope and love is a moving masterpiece."-USA Today"The Survivor is an extraordinary contribution to the literature of loss and tragedy - with the healing power of love present in every page." -New York Post"Moring has taken a true story of survival and triumph and imaginatively metamorphosed it into art." -Daily Mirror

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the author of The Holocaust ● Based on a true WWII story1941. Nazi-occupied Bosnia. A Jewish family manages to escape the transport to Auschwitz. With nowhere to hide, they resort to a Muslim woman whom the family knew before the war. At night, the frightened gaunt figures knock on the woman's door. Will she take them in? For how long?Based on a true story of the life of Zaynab Hardaga, recognized by the Holocaust Muesuem of Israel as Righteous Among the Nations.The story covers seven decades of history, ending with the Bosnian Wars of the 1990's. With Bosnia bombarded, it is time for Israel to pay back its dues to the woman who defied the Nazis. Will Israel step up to its promise to help all Righteous Among the Nations who endangered their lives to save Jews? Even if the family in question is Muslim?"This unusually eloquent story is about the fragile relationships between mothers and daughters, men and their countries, humans and their gods... Loyalty and compassion are the ties that bind these stories into one of the most lyrical, moving and unexpected plot you'll ever read."-The New York Times"A marvelous historical novel... the story of a young Bosnian girl in Sarajevo and her incredible upbringing. An old-fashioned kind of novel that really sweeps you away."-O, The Oprah Magazine"After the Storm is an ambitious work. Like Moring's previous novels, the setting is WWII Europe, but this time the author covers eighty years of tumultuous history of war and oppression and tells it on an intimate scale, through the life of one couragious woman."-Daily Telegraph* * * *

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust ● Inspired by the life of a real World War II survivor, this remarkable novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history by saving but one soulIn an unknown land, at an unknown time, a young boy finds himself in the midst of a war. Just when it seems that all hope is gone, he is saved by a simple maid with a big heart. Surviving the war, the boy embarks on a path to pay her back for her love and grace. His quest will lead him to riches far beyond and far more satisfying than he ever imagined.BASED ON A TRUE STORY, with an appendix including authentic documents.Praise for The Survivor: "This true story about one man's struggle to leave his past behind while choosing hope and love is a moving masterpiece."-USA Today"The Survivor is an extraordinary contribution to the literature of loss and tragedy - with the healing power of love present in every page." -New York Post"Moring has taken a true story of survival and triumph and imaginatively metamorphosed it into art." -Daily Mirror

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the author of After the Storm ● Funny, touching and tear-jerking novel about love, weight, body image and true friendship.""Moring writes with a depth of feeling and a tenderness rarely seen in books in recent years, and at times I had tears of both joy and sadness in my eyes... achingly poignant."-Daily Telegraph "The Revenge brings the turbulent life of a young woman whose weight is an obstacle when it comes to men, or so she believes. Amanda isn't who you think she is; she's daring, determined, feisty and dedicated to change her life. And while her weight may not change, her own perception of herself might, and a funny and heartwarming series of events is bound to follow."-Chicago Sun-Times "A triumphant, emotional and fascinating plunge into the complexities of of a 32-year-old woman's relationship with her body. You'll never look at yourself in the mirror the same way again." -O, The Oprah Magazine""Moring tells this tale competently, without sinking into the mire of sentiment; a gasp-inducing twist lurks at every corner, making this romance a surprising one indeed."-Daily Mirror "The most fun I've had in ages... Sassy, insightful and sooo reminiscent of novels such as The Devil Wears Prada, you'll find it hard to stop reading." -SheKnows.com (To read further click on the book cover, where you can read more using the Look Inside Feature )

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust, a riveting novel about Anne Sullivan, the often forgotten teacher behind Helen Keller1866. Nine-year-old Annie Sullivan finds herself in a forgotten almshouse in Massachussets. She has no one in the world: her mother died, her father left, and her beloved brother just died in her arms. How could she gather the strength to keep living? With both her eyes infected by the devastating Trachoma disease, she had not seen in years. When she hears of a special school for the blind, she is determined to get there, even if it would mean the abuse of Mr. Marsh, the manager of the almshouse."Breathlessly exciting and heartbreaking by turns-an emotional and historical page-turner."-Huffington Post"A compelling, page-turning narrative . . . Re-examines the life of history's greatest teacher from a fresh, psychological point of view." -Kirkus Reviews"Painstakingly researched, beautifully hewn, compulsively readable . . . Not to be missed."-Library Journal

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust, a riveting novel offering a wealth of unforgettable lessons from one of the greatest teachers who ever lived1948. India, British troops having just left its shores, is in turmoil. So is newly founded Israel. Death tolls are rising. The world is holding its breath. A young writer from the Holy Land decides to travel to India and meet Mahatma Gandhi, asking for the 78-year-old sage's advice.Gandhi finds solace in speaking to the young stranger. His advice to the young man to seek forgiveness, choose love over fear, and to search for peace inside first, echo ever so loudly as Gandhi is shot by an assassin. The young man goes back to the Holy Land to face the bloodshed, and to choose hope against all odds as he joins hands with local Arabs in founding the first village for both Arabs and Jews, ""Oasis of Peace.""BASED ON A TRUE STORY, with an appendix including authentic documents.""This novel shows Gandhi at his best: a great innovator in the struggle against racism, violence, and, colonialism. But above all, the novel successfully portrays Gandhi as a human being, and there lies its greatness."" -Daily Telegraph""A stunning historical novel that will keep you up late, hoping the enchanting story never ends."" -Huffington Post""A highly original and stirring novel on Mahatma Gandhi that deepens our sense of his achievements and disappointments. A riveting read."" -Publishers Weekly

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the author of After the Storm ● Funny, touching and tear-jerking novel about love, weight, body image and true friendship.""Moring writes with a depth of feeling and a tenderness rarely seen in books in recent years, and at times I had tears of both joy and sadness in my eyes... achingly poignant."-Daily Telegraph "The Revenge brings the turbulent life of a young woman whose weight is an obstacle when it comes to men, or so she believes. Amanda isn't who you think she is; she's daring, determined, feisty and dedicated to change her life. And while her weight may not change, her own perception of herself might, and a funny and heartwarming series of events is bound to follow."-Chicago Sun-Times "A triumphant, emotional and fascinating plunge into the complexities of of a 32-year-old woman's relationship with her body. You'll never look at yourself in the mirror the same way again." -O, The Oprah Magazine""Moring tells this tale competently, without sinking into the mire of sentiment; a gasp-inducing twist lurks at every corner, making this romance a surprising one indeed."-Daily Mirror "The most fun I've had in ages... Sassy, insightful and sooo reminiscent of novels such as The Devil Wears Prada, you'll find it hard to stop reading." -SheKnows.com (To read further click on the book cover, where you can read more using the Look Inside Feature )

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust, a riveting novel about the daughter of author Leo Tolstoy, based on original letters and diary entries ● A treat for lovers of historical fiction1909, Russia. 39-year-old Tatiana has all the reasons to be happy: her father is possibly the world's greatest living author; her financial future is secure, and she is in love. Yet her father, 70-year-old Leo Tolstoy, opposes the marriage. This is not the first time-he had scared away four of Tatiana's suitors. In fact, her father does not see why she should marry and enslave herself to a man. Yet Tatiana knows that she is not getting any younger. Having dedicated her life to her father's career and to the raising of her ten siblings, she feels now is her time to spread her wings. The only question is whether she has any? With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Marcel Moring captures the epic panorama of pre-revolution Russia and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the daughter's struggle. A heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. "Moring skillfully weaves Tolstoy's daughter's tale with the correspondence of a yet-to-be-known shy Indian lawyer, Mahatma Gandhi. Through Gandhi's eyes, the daughter is to learn a valuable lesson in forgiveness."-The New Yorker "A gem... Entirely original, Innocence is a book you set aside like a fine wine and wait for the chance to reopen and savor it."-BookPage"Historical fiction at its best."-Bustle

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust, a riveting novel offering a wealth of unforgettable lessons from one of the greatest teachers who ever lived1948. India, British troops having just left its shores, is in turmoil. So is newly founded Israel. Death tolls are rising. The world is holding its breath. A young writer from the Holy Land decides to travel to India and meet Mahatma Gandhi, asking for the 78-year-old sage's advice.Gandhi finds solace in speaking to the young stranger. His advice to the young man to seek forgiveness, choose love over fear, and to search for peace inside first, echo ever so loudly as Gandhi is shot by an assassin. The young man goes back to the Holy Land to face the bloodshed, and to choose hope against all odds as he joins hands with local Arabs in founding the first village for both Arabs and Jews, ""Oasis of Peace.""BASED ON A TRUE STORY, with an appendix including authentic documents.""This novel shows Gandhi at his best: a great innovator in the struggle against racism, violence, and, colonialism. But above all, the novel successfully portrays Gandhi as a human being, and there lies its greatness."" -Daily Telegraph""A stunning historical novel that will keep you up late, hoping the enchanting story never ends."" -Huffington Post""A highly original and stirring novel on Mahatma Gandhi that deepens our sense of his achievements and disappointments. A riveting read."" -Publishers Weekly

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ● From the bestselling author of The Holocaust, a riveting novel about the daughter of author Leo Tolstoy, based on original letters and diary entries ● A treat for lovers of historical fiction1909, Russia. 39-year-old Tatiana has all the reasons to be happy: her father is possibly the world's greatest living author; her financial future is secure, and she is in love. Yet her father, 70-year-old Leo Tolstoy, opposes the marriage. This is not the first time-he had scared away four of Tatiana's suitors. In fact, her father does not see why she should marry and enslave herself to a man. Yet Tatiana knows that she is not getting any younger. Having dedicated her life to her father's career and to the raising of her ten siblings, she feels now is her time to spread her wings. The only question is whether she has any? With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Marcel Moring captures the epic panorama of pre-revolution Russia and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the daughter's struggle. A heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. "Moring skillfully weaves Tolstoy's daughter's tale with the correspondence of a yet-to-be-known shy Indian lawyer, Mahatma Gandhi. Through Gandhi's eyes, the daughter is to learn a valuable lesson in forgiveness."-The New Yorker "A gem... Entirely original, Innocence is a book you set aside like a fine wine and wait for the chance to reopen and savor it."-BookPage"Historical fiction at its best."-Bustle

A magnificently ambitious and enthralling novel that confirms Moring’s place as one of the most significant European novelists now at work. At the end of the Second World War, Jacob Noah emerges from the hole in the ground where he has been hiding for the past three years, and cycles madly back to his home town to find that his parents and brother have perished at the hands of the Nazis. Setting himself up as a shoemaker in the Dutch town of Assen, Noah patiently expands his business until he has become the most influential entrepreneur in the city. But however wealthy he becomes, nothing can console him for the loss of his family and the tragedy of history. In June 1980, on the eve of Assen's annual TT races, a despairing Noah sets off on a journey into the depths of his soul. Guided by a shabby, supernatural pedlar calling himself the 'Jew of Assen', he descends into the smoky heart of the town, a man-made hell modelled on Dis, the city in Dante's Inferno. In a rich and varied explosion of styles, fantasy and philosophical speculations, Marcel Möring leads us on a voyage through the dark heart of the twentieth century, and through a vivid exploration of loss and guilt.

Sixty-year-old Nathan Hollander is stranded in a blizzard with his niece, Nina. As they wait for the weather to improve, he tells the story of their forefathers - a family of clockmakers who came to the Netherlands from Eastern Europe and then emigrated to America before WWII.