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When Jacob’s brother died in his arms as the result of a beating from an SS guard, Jacob swore that he would kill that guard. This promise kept Jacob going through the end of the war, through the liberation of Bergen-Belsen, but now that the war is over, Jacob struggles to keep that promise. Meanwhile, Sarah is trying to recover from deprivation and rape, seeking a safe place and protection. Martin Fletcher’s Jacob’s Oath is a mediation on hatred, vengeance, love, and forgiveness...
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