Includes bibliographical references (pages 509-601).
Contents:
Before -- The beginning of the end -- Terror comes to Lww̤ -- Transformation -- The dystopian utopia -- Annihilation -- "Better to die a soldier" -- Frozen cargo -- The Polish question -- Majdanek -- Janina's lists -- Rescue -- Soup with a side of hope -- Harvest of death -- Christmas at Majdanek -- Cat and mouse -- The plot -- The end approaches -- Blood on the stairs -- The end -- Flight -- A new beginning -- Epilogue: "Janina's story" -- Coda.
Summary:
"The Counterfeit Countess tells the remarkable story of "Countess Janina Suchodolska," a Jewish woman who rescued more than 10,000 Poles imprisoned by Nazi occupiers. With guile, cajolery, and steely persistence, the "Countess" persuaded SS officials to release thousands of Poles from the Majdanek concentration camp. At the same time, she personally smuggled supplies and messages to resistance fighters. Incredibly, she eluded detection and emigrated to the United States. This is an unforgettable account of courage in the face of unspeakable cruelty"-- Back cover.
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