The Angel of Losses: A Novel

Stephanie Feldman

Jul 2014 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

Ignite your imagination with this immersive page-turner!

The Tiger’s Wife meets A History of Love in this inventive, lushly imagined debut novel that explores the intersections of family secrets, Jewish myths, the legacy of war and history, and the bonds between sisters.

When Eli Burke dies, he leaves behind a mysterious notebook full of stories about a magical figure named The White Rebbe, a miracle worker in league with the enigmatic Angel of Losses, protector of things gone astray, and guardian of the lost letter of the alphabet, which completes the secret name of God.

When his granddaughter, Marjorie, discovers Eli’s notebook, everything she thought she knew about her grandfather—and her family—comes undone. To find the truth about Eli’s origins and unlock the secrets he kept, she embarks on an odyssey that takes her deep into the past, from 18th century Europe to Nazi-occupied Lithuania, and back to the present, to New York City and her estranged sister Holly, whom she must save from the consequences of Eli’s past.

Interweaving history, theology, and both real and imagined Jewish folktales, The Angel of Losses is a family story of what lasts, and of what we can—and cannot—escape.

Ratings and reviews

My favorite book this summer. Enjoyed the characters, loved the folklore. It was easy to read and left me wanting more by this author

The review piqued my interest and book club chose it. Very engrossing and beautifully descriptive.

About the author

Stephanie Feldman is a graduate of Barnard College. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and her daughter.