
Nina Balatka
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Nina Balatka, a young Catholic woman, lives a life of simplicity and devotion in Prague. Her world is disrupted when she meets Josef, a Jewish man who works as a musician. Despite their differing backgrounds, they fall deeply in love, their connection defying the rigid social and religious barriers that separate them. Their love faces opposition from both their families and the wider community. Josef's father, a devout Jew, rejects Nina's faith, while Nina struggles with the guilt and fear associated with her love for a man outside her own religion. The novel explores the challenges and sacrifices that Nina and Josef endure for their love. Ultimately, their love story ends in tragedy, highlighting the devastating consequences of societal intolerance and the enduring pain of a love lost.Book Details
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Anthony Trollope
England
Anthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves ar...
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