Book Description
A vintage suitcase is pulled from the trash
by a young New York advertising executive brainstorming a campaign on her way
to work. The account is Steinbach Luggage, the German answer to Louis
Vuitton and Hermes. There’s only one problem with the vintage bag—like
Steinbach’s CEO, it’s a Holocaust survivor, as evidenced by the name and other
personal data painted on it. It is hallowed memorabilia, and no one dares open
it until they can determine if the is owner still alive. The holocaust
survivor turns out to be an 89 year-old member of New York’s Jewish
aristocracy, a prominent philanthropist and surgeon. When he gives his consent,
the documents found inside the suitcase pique the interest of a New York Times
reporter, whose investigation begins to unravel a devastating secret that has
been locked away since the day Dachau was liberated.
Book Readers Review
The
German Suitcase is thriller that begins in the present day and flashes back to
World War 11. Concurrent stories are
dealt with in alternating chapters present and past that tell the horror of
Hitler and war time Germany and its repercussions in the present. A work of fiction and extremely well
researched, historical events. The title
itself tells of the storyline, a vintage suitcase found in the trash by a young
New York advertising executive. Stacy,
the advertising agent is currently working for a Steinbach Luggage, a German
company. The vintage bag belonged to a Holocaust survivor as shown by the
personal data painted on it.
Interestingly the CEO of Steinbach's is also a Holocaust survivor. Through her persistence Stacy uncovers the
identity of the owner of the case. He is an 89 year-old member of NY's Jewish
aristocrat, a prominent philanthropist and surgeon. Once permission is given by
Doctor to open the suit case, documents
contained within become the object of Stacy's boyfriend’s fascination. Adam Stevens happens to be a NY journalist
who needs a ground breaking story to keep his job. Adam’s investigations uncover secrets
only known by the Doctor and his wife and hidden since the end of WW11and the
liberation of the Holocaust camps.
I have
not read any of Mr. Dinallo’s books before but found the
title and description of ‘The German Suitcase’ fascinating. The
story is captivating and graphic but told with sensitivity. Greg Dinallo has written a true master piece and
historic account of the tragic circumstances suffered by both Jews and
Germans. Intrigue, action, good, evil,
and love are all part of the theme. The
characters are strong, realistic, and credible, both in the past and present,
drawing the reader into their lives. Dinallo’s writing brings forth images that are vivid and may be a
little disturbing for some readers. The
issues Greg presents deserve contemplation, such as war crimes, guilt, good and
evil. I definitely recommend this book for those who are interested in WWII,
the Holocaust, and a suspenseful thriller.
I found the story compelling and had to force myself to take a break
from reading. Make sure you have lots of
time! Thank you Mr. Dinallo and
NetGalley.
Greg Dinallo, a New York Times Notable
Author, has published six novels: Rockets’ Red Glare, Purpose of Evasion,
Final Answers, Touched By Fire, Red Ink and The German Suitcase, Dinallo's
latest and digital-first novel. He has also written and produced many
dramatic programs and movies for television.
Greg Dinallo began his wide-ranging career in the professional design world
in Manhattan, where his photography and museum exhibit design projects
gradually evolved into film making endeavors. When one of his film shorts won
an award at the Chicago Film Festival in 1973, Dinallo was seized with the urge
to move to Los Angeles, where he launched a successful second career as a
writer for television and film. By 1983 his success in Hollywood enabled him to
embark on his third career, as a novelist, which he pursued concurrently with
television writing. Mr. Dinallo is the author of nine novels. With his son and daughter-in-law pursuing busy careers as lawyers in public service, Mr. Dinallo and his wife Gloria now reside in in Greenwich Village, where they dote on their two grandchildren.
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