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Refiner's Fire
Book • 2005
Refiner's Fire is a colorful adventure that follows Marshall Pearl, born on an immigrant ship off Palestine in 1947.
The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the search for one's roots, culminating in a dramatic climax during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. It blends elements of Fielding's Tom Jones and the story of Moses, offering a rich tapestry of life, regeneration, and the human spirit.
The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the search for one's roots, culminating in a dramatic climax during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. It blends elements of Fielding's Tom Jones and the story of Moses, offering a rich tapestry of life, regeneration, and the human spirit.
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Russ Roberts


Mark Helprin

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