The Einstein Vendetta
“Moving and quite remarkable. Totally compelling.” - Edmund de Waal, author of ‘Hare With The Amber Eyes’
“An absolute triumph.” - Allan Little, BBC correspondent
“Gripping. Finely researched, superbly written and deeply important book.” - Anne Sebba in the Spectator
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of HANNS AND RUDOLF, THE HOUSE BY THE LAKE and BLOOD ON THE PAGE, pre-order the gripping story of an unsolved murder which took place against the extraordinary background of Nazi-occupied Florence during World War Two . . .
Italy, Summer 1944
A unit of German soldiers arrives at a villa near Florence. Villa Il Focardo is home to Robert Einstein, cousin to the most famous scientist in the world, Albert Einstein – a prominent enemy of the Nazi regime. Having renounced his German citizenship a decade earlier, Albert’s safely in America, well beyond Hitler’s reach.
The same is not true for his cousin.
Twelve hours after arriving, the soldiers have vanished – and a family is dead. This crime – and what happened next – still haunts those who survived.
Who ordered it? Who was involved?
And why did they get away with it?
This is the untold story of the Einstein vendetta.
Reviews
“Gripping… finely researched, superbly written and deeply important book.” - Anne Sebba in the Spectator
“I absolutely devoured The Einstein Vendetta. It is so moving and the way in which Harding navigates the unresolved nature of the story is quite remarkable. Totally compelling.” - Edmund de Waal, author of ‘Hare With The Amber Eyes’
“An absolute triumph. Beautifully judged and infused with humanity and empathy. So much more than a mere book'.” - Allan Little, BBC correspondent
Product details
Publisher : Michael Joseph (17 April 2025)
Language : English
Hardcover : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 0241658489
ISBN-13 : 978-0241658482
Dimensions : 15.6 x 4 x 24 cm
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