The Discovery: An Historical Fiction Novel Kindle Edition

Some secrets don’t fade. They wait.Vienna, 1938.On the night of Kristallnacht, a young woman is found unconscious in the street, struck by a car and unable to remember her name. As fragments of her past return, Dr. Johann Bach realizes the truth she carries could cost them both their lives. With the city turning against itself, he must decide how far he’s willing to go to protect a stranger whose identity is more dangerous than either of them knows.Vienna, 1420.Moritz Schreibner, the city’s chronicler, is entrusted with a discovery of extraordinary importance—one that could save lives or destroy them. As the Duke of Austria launches a brutal campaign against Vienna’s Jewish community, Moritz and his friend David ben Esther race to safeguard the secret before it’s lost forever.Across five centuries, their stories converge in a revelation hidden beneath the weight of history—one that binds them in courage, hope, and the fight to be remembered.The Discovery is a sweeping, emotional historical mystery perfect for readers of The Book Thief, All the Light We Cannot See, and The Nightingale. With dual timelines, unforgettable characters, and a secret carried across generations, this novel explores the resilience of the human spirit and the echoes of the past that still shape us today.For readers who love:• dual‑timeline mysteries• emotional historical fiction• stories of courage, identity, and survival• Jewish history and forgotten voices• atmospheric novels set in EuropeIncludes a thoughtful author’s note and a full set of book club questions for deeper reflection and discussion.Because the Holocaust didn’t come out of nowhere.It had ancestors. It had precedents. It had echoes.A powerful, moving story about the truths we carry—and the ones history tries to erase. Read more