An exceptionally powerful novel exploring the themes of betrayal, guilt and memo
ry against the background of the Holocaust. An international bestseller. For 15-
year-old Michael Berg, a chance meeting with an older woman leads to far more th
an he ever imagined.
The woman in question is Hanna, and before long they emb
ark on a passionate, clandestine love affair which leaves Michael both euphoric
and confused. For Hanna is not all she seems. Years later, as a law student obse
rving a trial in Germany, Michael is shocked to realize that the person in the d
ock is Hanna.
The woman he had loved is a criminal. Much about her behaviour
during the trial does not make sense. But then suddenly, and terribly, it does -
Hanna is not only obliged to answer for a horrible crime, she is also desperate
ly concealing an even deeper secret.
