Debut Novel ‘BLOK 42’ by Debrianna Obara Shines Light on the Untold Stories of Women’s Survival and Resilience During WWII
In her debut novel “BLOK 42,” Debrianna Obara illuminates a grim chapter of history, focusing on the untold suffering and resilience of women during WWII /the Holocaust. Set against the harrowing backdrop of Auschwitz’s brothels, the story dives deep into themes of love, loss, and redemption, bringing to light the extraordinary endurance required to survive such dark times. Released on March 28, 2024 by London-based Vanguard Publishing, the novel is currently available for presale on Obara’s website. on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
At the core of “BLOK 42” is Aniela Majewska, a young woman from a respected Krakow family. After marrying her childhood sweetheart Henryk Bartosz, their lives are upended by the Nazi invasion of Poland. While Henryk joins the underground resistanc...