Resonance

A Novel

A story of art, exile, and survival—passed not through monuments or archives, but from one woman’s hand to another—across time.

“…beautifully captures…the heady times of the Sylvia Beach–era of the bookshop, with an array of enjoyable walk-ons by the famous players…There are many topical riches here…lyrical…”
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“A thoughtful, evocative and utterly absorbing novel of ideas, history and love. Unputdownable.”
Matthew Miller
Publisher, Koren Publishers
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About the Book

Two women, two eras, one unforgettable legacy. Resonance is a lyrical, dual-narrative masterpiece—a haunting exploration of art, survival, and the profound power of a story passed from one woman’s hand to another.

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Blurbs

“A tale of two women struggling to break out of stories written for them by others, Resonance is an achingly beautiful account of art, resilience, and the miracle of human connection.”
Gila FineAuthor, The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic: Rereading the Women of the Talmud
“Resonance is Paris, the perfect setting for two women, a generation apart, whose lives twist together in the pursuit of purpose and reinvention. Resonance is a book for lovers of art and artists, packed with well imagined cameos of 20th century greats. An enchanting read.”
Risa Miller PEN Discovery Award Winner for Welcome to Heavenly Heights
“A thoughtful, evocative and utterly absorbing novel of ideas, history and love. Unputdownable.”
Matthew MillerPublisher, Koren Publishers
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The Authors

Michael S. Tobin

Daniel S. Chertoff

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Resonance

A Novel by Michael S. Tobin & Daniel S. Chertoff

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