Code of Napoleon A Jewish Historical Novel by Yair Weinstock (Israel Bookshop)

Four centuries, four cities, one thread: a novel that moves from a royal courtroom in Paris to a bay in Portugal, the Frankfurt ghetto and an Italian mob at the gates.

A Novel

The French royal palace, Paris, 1240: In an immense marble hall, the soul of the Jewish nation is on trial.
A Portuguese bay, 1492: Under the cover of darkness, a lone sailor swims through the frigid waters of the sea.
The Frankfurt Ghetto, 1794: Living in grinding poverty, a young man dreams of striking it rich.
The Ancona Ghetto, Italy, 1797: Threatened by an angry mob, a Jewish community must finally turn to a centuries-old secret.

Spanning centuries and continents, Yair Weinstock’s latest novel leads the reader through gripping chapters of fear and bravery, envy and selflessness, loyalty and betrayal, in a whirlwind of spies, surprise, and suspense.

Code of Napoleon delves deep into the remarkable faith, inner strength, and devotion of the Jewish Nation.

New from the bestselling author of Driving Force, 30 Hours, Burning Questions, and many other riveting works.

By Yair Weinstock

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