The counterfeit countess : the Jewish woman who rescued thousands of Poles during the Holocaust
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[Waterville, Maine] : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2024.
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Large Print
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Large print edition.
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Published
[Waterville, Maine] : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2024.
Edition
Large print edition.
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607 pages (large print) : 8 unnumbered pages of plates, maps ; 23 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 509-601).
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"The Counterfeit Countess tells the remarkable story of "Countess Janina Suchodolska," a Jewish woman who rescued more than 10,000 Poles imprisoned by Nazi occupiers. With guile, cajolery, and steely persistence, the "Countess" persuaded SS officials to release thousands of Poles from the Majdanek concentration camp. At the same time, she personally smuggled supplies and messages to resistance fighters. Incredibly, she eluded detection and emigrated to the United States. This is an unforgettable account of courage in the face of unspeakable cruelty"--,Back cover.