The Orpheus Clock: The Search for My Family's Art Treasures

The Orpheus Clock: The Search for My Family's Art Treasures Stolen by the Nazis

â€œAn extraordinary piece of history...a fresh and lively readâ€ (The Christian Science Monitor)â€”the passionate, gripping, true story of one manâ€™s single-minded quest to reclaim his familyâ€™s art collection, stolen by the Nazis in World War II.

Simon Goodmanâ€™s grandparents came from German-Jewish banking dynasties and perished in concentration camps. And thatâ€™s almost all he knew about themâ€”his father rarely spoke of their family history or heritage. But when his father passed away, and Simon received his old papers, a story began to emerge.

The Gutmanns, as they were known then, rose from a small Bohemian hamlet to become one of Germanyâ€™s most powerful banking families. They also amassed a magnificent, world-class art collection that included works by Degas, Renoir, Botticelli, Guardi, and many, many more. But the Nazi regime snatched from them everything they had worked to build: their remarkable art, their immense wealth, their prominent social standing, and their very lives. Only after his fatherâ€™s death did Simon begin to piece together the clues about the Gutmannsâ€™ stolen legacy and the Nazi looting machine. With painstaking detective work across two continents, Simon has been able to prove that many works belonged to his family and successfully secure their return.

â€œFascinating...splendid and tragicâ€ (The Wall Street Journal), â€œGoodmanâ€™s story is alternately wrenching and inspiring...An emotional tale of unspeakable horrors, family devotion, and art as a symbol of hopeâ€ (Kirkus Reviews). It is not only the account of a twenty-year detective hunt for family treasure, but an unforgettable tale of redemption and restoration.
Country USA
Brand Scribner Book Company
Manufacturer Scribner
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781451697643
ReleaseDate 2016-08-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781451697643

Country	USA
Brand	Scribner Book Company
Manufacturer	Scribner
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781451697643
ReleaseDate	2016-08-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781451697643

The Orpheus Clock: The Search for My Family's Art Treasures Stolen by the Nazis