I Pity the Poor Immigrant

In this captivating novel by the author of Sway, I Pity the Poor Immigrant, the narratives of two distinct timelines intertwine. Set against the backdrop of 1972 and 2009, it explores the life of gangster Meyer Lansky and his complex ties to a Holocaust survivor, Gila Konig, while American journalist Hannah Groff investigates a writer's murder in Israel. As she navigates a dangerous web connecting the criminal underworld and her own ancestry, the story delves into themes of violence, identity, and heritage, offering a profound exploration of Jewish identity.