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Ayelet Gunder-Goshen
The story is set in Palestine during the 1940s and follows the lives of two friends, Zeev Feinberg and Yaacov Markovitch, as they navigate love, war, and identity.
The novel begins with Zeev and Yaacov, who are both members of a small Jewish settlement, making a pact to share the same wife, Bella. They enter into a sham marriage with Bella to help her escape an arranged marriage to a cruel man, but they must promise never to consummate the marriage. The arrangement leads to a series of events that shape the lives of the characters.
As time goes on, Zeev and Yaacov find themselves caught up in the turbulence of World War II, with Yaacov serving in the British Army and Zeev getting involved in illegal activities. The two friends also face challenges in their relationships with Bella, as well as other women they encounter along the way, each grappling with their desires, loyalties, and sense of self.
Throughout the novel, Gundar-Goshen explores themes of love, friendship, sacrifice, and the search for identity. The story is richly layered with complex characters, vivid descriptions of the setting, and emotional turmoil as the characters confront the choices they've made and the consequences of their actions.
In "One Night, Markovitch," Gundar-Goshen weaves together historical events, personal struggles, and human connections to create a compelling tale of love and survival in a time of war and uncertainty. The novel is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating one's own path in a turbulent world.English translation 2015
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