The Crystal Nights: A NovelThe story of a warm and close-knit Jewish family and, in particular, of the romantic and self-centered daughter, Elly, an aspiring actress. When relatives who are refugees from the Nazis move in with them, Elly has to do some growing uo. |
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... silent . And they are firing ! " There was a crackling sound , then silence . Booming , the New York announcer said , " Our transmission from Berlin has been interrupted . We will stand by for further news . Meanwhile , let's switch to ...
... silent . And they are firing ! " There was a crackling sound , then silence . Booming , the New York announcer said , " Our transmission from Berlin has been interrupted . We will stand by for further news . Meanwhile , let's switch to ...
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... silence , then growing inexorably in volume , with the deep bass voices reverberating throughout the small room , echoing from the corners and sounding again , coming out with infinite slowness and comfort , calling on God over and over ...
... silence , then growing inexorably in volume , with the deep bass voices reverberating throughout the small room , echoing from the corners and sounding again , coming out with infinite slowness and comfort , calling on God over and over ...
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... silence , shoveling the food into his mouth , then grabbing his jacket and rushing down the stairs . " Softball game , " Mr. Fry said apologetically . " Gas station fellas against lumberyard team . ” Mrs. Fry was what is known as a good ...
... silence , shoveling the food into his mouth , then grabbing his jacket and rushing down the stairs . " Softball game , " Mr. Fry said apologetically . " Gas station fellas against lumberyard team . ” Mrs. Fry was what is known as a good ...
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