Pages
147
Year
2016
Language
English

About

Published originally in the Netherlands as De Fûke, in 1966, The Trap, a short war novel based on a real incident, tells the story of a Netherlands fisherman whose cottage on the lake becomes a refuge for those who need a hiding place. One day his only son is caught by the Germans, and the fisherman must make a choice between cooperation and resistance.

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"A gem of a novel with universal appeal."
Publishers Weekly
"A masterfully shaped narrative brought to a very satisfying conclusion."
Kirkus Reviews

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