{"title":"Anne Sebba","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Anne Sebba, a distinguished author celebrated for her meticulous research and compelling narratives. Anne Sebba's books offer insightful perspectives into the lives of remarkable women throughout history, blending biography, memoir, and history with a deft and thoughtful touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003eEthel Rosenberg\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the heart-wrenching story of the most notorious female spy in American history, exploring the cultural and familial pressures that shaped her tragic path. Another noteworthy title, \u003cem\u003eLes Parisiennes\u003c\/em\u003e, examines the lives of women in Paris during World War II, showcasing their resilience and courage during the German occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat Woman\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fresh examination of Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, revealing the complexities of the woman blamed for nearly bringing down the British monarchy. The historically poignant \u003cem\u003eThe Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the chilling yet powerful stories of women who played music for survival in the most harrowing of circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnne Sebba's works are recommended for readers interested in \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e genres. Engaging and enlightening, her books promise to enrich your understanding of the past through the lives of extraordinary women.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ethel-rosenberg","title":"Ethel Rosenberg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"A heart-piercingly brilliant book about a woman whose personal life put her in the cross-hairs of history\" HADLEY FREEMAN\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Totally riveting. I couldn't put it down\" VICTORIA HISLOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Ethel sings out for all women who have been misunderstood and wronged, and refuse to bow down\" NICHOLAS SHAKESPEARE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A shocking tale of betrayal, naivety, misogyny and judicial failure\" SONIA PURNELL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A historic miscarriage of justice laid bare for our times\" PHILIPPE SANDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEthel Rosenberg\u003c\/i\u003e by Anne Sebba is an extraordinary and compelling biography that delves into the life of one of the most enigmatic figures in American history. Ethel's story is a gripping portrayal of a devoted wife and mother whose dreams of becoming an opera singer were thwarted by the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. Through her meticulously researched narrative, Sebba paints a vivid picture of Ethel's world, from her humble beginnings to her entanglement in one of the most infamous legal battles of the Cold War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEthel Rosenberg's life was forever changed on 19 June 1953, when she became the first woman in the United States to be executed for a crime other than murder, at the age of thirty-seven. Her conviction for conspiracy to commit espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union was the culmination of what FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover dubbed the \"trial of the century.\" This high-profile case, set against the backdrop of Cold War tensions, continues to be a subject of debate and scrutiny to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSebba's biography is not just an account of a legal case; it is a deeply human story of love, betrayal, and the enduring strength of a woman who refused to surrender her ideals. Ethel Rosenberg is portrayed as a courageous idealist who stood firm in her beliefs, even in the face of overwhelming opposition and prejudice. Her tragic execution, based on questionable evidence and tainted testimonies, is a stark reminder of the potential for miscarriages of justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEthel Rosenberg\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving and thought-provoking examination of a life cut brutally short. It underscores the profound impact of political hysteria and judicial failures on personal lives. Anne Sebba's masterful work ensures that Ethel Rosenberg's story is told with the dignity and depth it deserves, shedding light on the poignant and powerful experiences of a woman who became an unwilling symbol of a turbulent era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in history, biography, and the complexities of justice, \u003ci\u003eEthel Rosenberg\u003c\/i\u003e offers an unforgettable and powerful narrative that challenges our understanding of truth and morality in times of national crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45711759245548,"sku":"9781780226620","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781780226620.jpg?v=1725977465"},{"product_id":"the-womens-orchestra-of-auschwitz-by-anne-sebba-9781399610742","title":"The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1943, German SS officers in charge of Auschwitz-Birkenau ordered that an orchestra should be formed among the female prisoners. Almost fifty women and girls from eleven nations were drafted into a hurriedly assembled band that would play marching music to other inmates, forced labourers who left each morning and returned, exhausted and often broken, at the end of the day. While still living amid the most brutal and dehumanising of circumstances, they were also made to give weekly concerts for Nazi officers, and individual members were sometimes summoned to give solo performances of an officer's favourite piece of music. It was the only entirely female orchestra in any of the Nazi prison camps and, for almost all of the musicians chosen to take part, being in the orchestra was to save their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat role could music play in a death camp? What was the effect on those women who owed their survival to their participation in a Nazi propaganda project? And how did it feel to be forced to provide solace to the perpetrators of a genocide that claimed the lives of their family and friends? In \u003ci\u003eThe Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning historian Anne Sebba traces these tangled questions of deep moral complexity with sensitivity and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Alma Rose, the orchestra's main conductor, niece of Gustav Mahler and a formidable pre-war celebrity violinist, to Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, its teenage cellist and last surviving member, Sebba draws on meticulous archival research and exclusive first-hand accounts to tell the full and astonishing story of the orchestra, its members, and the response of other prisoners for the very first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46172148990188,"sku":"9781399610742","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399610742.jpg?v=1739246643"},{"product_id":"that-woman-by-anne-sebba-9780753827390","title":"That Woman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Britain's most distinguished biographers turns her focus on one of the most vilified women of the twentieth century. 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Neither beautiful nor brilliant, she nevertheless became one of the most talked-about women of her generation, and she inspired such deep love and adoration in Edward VIII that he gave up a throne and an empire for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWallis lived by her wit and her wits, while both her apparent and alleged moral transgressions added to her aura and dazzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on new archives and material only recently made available, this scrupulously researched biography sheds new light on the character and motivations of a powerful, charismatic and complex woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845923524844,"sku":"9780753827390","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10373663482456.jpg?v=1758900621"},{"product_id":"les-parisiennes-by-anne-sebba-9781780226613","title":"Les Parisiennes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE FRANCO-BRITISH SOCIETY BOOK PRIZE 2016\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJune, 1940. German troops enter Paris and hoist the swastika over the Arc de Triomphe. The dark days of Occupation begin. \u003cb\u003eHow would you have survived? By collaborating with the Nazis, or risking the lives of you and your loved ones to resist?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe women of Paris faced this dilemma every day - whether choosing between rations and the black market, or travelling on the Metro, where a German soldier had priority for a seat. Between the extremes of defiance and collusion was a vast moral grey area which all Parisiennes had to navigate in order to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnne Sebba has sought out and interviewed scores of women, and brings us their unforgettable testimonies. Her fascinating cast includes both native Parisiennes and temporary residents: American women and Nazi wives; spies, mothers, mistresses, artists, fashion designers, and aristocrats. The result is an enthralling account of life during the Second World War and in the years of recovery and recrimination that followed the Liberation of Paris in 1944. 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