Publisher's Synopsis
Between Heaven and Earth is a novel written by Franz Werfel. The story takes place in the Austrian Alps during the early 20th century and follows the lives of two young lovers, Marie and Paul. Marie is a devout Catholic who dreams of becoming a nun, while Paul is a Jewish doctor who is deeply committed to his faith. Despite their religious differences, the two fall in love and struggle to reconcile their beliefs with their feelings for each other. As the world around them becomes increasingly hostile and divided, Marie and Paul must navigate their own personal challenges while also grappling with the larger political and social issues of the time. Through their journey, they discover that love and faith can transcend even the most seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Between Heaven and Earth is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of love, faith, and the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.