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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... sound , then silence . Booming , the New York announcer said , " Our transmission from Berlin has been interrupted ... sounds . " So much for Tolstoy , " Phil murmured , so quietly that no one was quite sure he had spoken . Elly knew ...
... sound , then silence . Booming , the New York announcer said , " Our transmission from Berlin has been interrupted ... sounds . " So much for Tolstoy , " Phil murmured , so quietly that no one was quite sure he had spoken . Elly knew ...
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... sound like Pop , " she said in disgust . “ He said the same thing the other night to Aunt Anna . And I can't stand it to be like that ! " she cried out , and the horses nickered and whinnied at the noise . She went to rub Sasha's coat ...
... sound like Pop , " she said in disgust . “ He said the same thing the other night to Aunt Anna . And I can't stand it to be like that ! " she cried out , and the horses nickered and whinnied at the noise . She went to rub Sasha's coat ...
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... sounds of Pop's breathing . " You'd make a good doctor , Margot . I wish I didn't get flustered - you're so calm . Even ... sound made the cellar seem warmer . " Only I was not , believe me . Look , I am shak- ing now ! We are different ...
... sounds of Pop's breathing . " You'd make a good doctor , Margot . I wish I didn't get flustered - you're so calm . Even ... sound made the cellar seem warmer . " Only I was not , believe me . Look , I am shak- ing now ! We are different ...
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