Boat of Stone

By Maureen Earl

Book Overview

In a powerful second novel, Maureen Earl puts a new and fascinating twist on an old story: the Holocaust as experienced by a boatload of Jewish refugees who are refused entrance to Palestine and are imprisoned by the British on the tropical island of Mauritius. Her clean, flowing style and expert storytelling turn what could have been just another grim historical footnote into an extremely readable and ultimately moving novel. -- New York Times

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1877946214
• ISBN13: 9781877946219
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Permanent Pr Pub Co
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.0" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

A Beautiful book in every respect.

This little known history of WW11 is written with extreme sensitivity by Maureen Earl. Her ability to knit fact with fiction, and her seamless story telling, passing back and forth in time, is executed with true grace and talent. I heartily recommend this book for all. It's high time this story was brought to light. Set in Europe, then on the ill fated ship, the SS Atlantic, the book tells the true story of the British imprisoning desperate refugees on a tropical island off the east coast of Africa. The amazing turns in this story are due to Ms Earl's exceptional writing. That we are able to laugh while reading this book is a credit to the author and the unforgettable Hanna Sommerfield, the main character of this remarkable book. Five Stars.

An important and gripping book. Beautifully written.

I read this book after reading Maureen Earl's earlier book, GULLIVER QUICK. I was really not prepared for the power that I found in BOAT OF STONE. Ms Earl has written a book that is both important and enormously gripping. That the book is based on a real story only makes it more amazing. This is a book that will survive into the ages, a must read.

Truly an amazing book. Unforgettable.

I was ready to write a full review, but to my delight see that other readers have done so. Which means that readers are discovering this wonderful book. All I need add is that this is one of the most moving books I have ever read. Powerfully written with skill and insight that blew me away. Bravo, Ms Earl!

Wow. I am blown away.

This is one of the most powerful and moving books I have ever read. For ALL readers, I recommend this amazing book. Beautifully written. Maureen Earl has achieved nothing short of a masterpiece.

Much praise for this FINE book!

Hanna Sommerfiled, the protaganist of this book is certainly among the most unforgettable characters I have ever read. A book that had my jaw dropped, a book I could not put down. Maureen Earl has written a book of such power, such poignancy, and a book that everyone should read. This is an important book, showing the triumph of human nature. The sheer grit of this story is amazing.