The title “Come Back for Me” is taken from a crucial line in the novel. Their stories come together in Israel following the Six-Day War, when the reader travels through time and place to arrive, ultimately, to the connections between generations.Ĭhosen as a Readers Choice Book by the Historical Novel Society, COME BACK FOR ME is a riveting story of trauma, loss, and the redemptive power of love. As Suzy’s coming of age story reaches a climax, Artur’s quest for his sister leads to a shocking discovery. Groping for answers, she becomes entangled in a troubled relationship with a charismatic young musician. Intersecting Artur’s tale is that of Suzy Kohn, a Toronto teenager in the late 1960s whose seemingly tranquil life is shattered by her uncle’s sudden death. Artur’s journey takes him to Israel where he falls in love with Fanny, a young woman who still bears the scars of her own tragic past. Artur Mandelkorn is a young Hungarian Holocaust survivor who is on a desperate quest to find his beloved sister Manya after they become separated during the war.
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