The Lost Shtetl

In this imaginative debut novel, the secluded Jewish village of Kreskol, untouched by history for decades, faces an unforeseen crisis when a marriage dispute leads to the disappearance of Pesha Lindauer. Her unprepared husband, Yankel Lewinkopf, is sent into the outside world to seek help, confronting modernity's beauty and challenges. As the Polish authorities get involved, Kreskol's existence is thrust into the spotlight, forcing its residents to navigate the tensions between their old traditions and the inevitable changes that come with reintegration. This compelling narrative explores community, identity, and the struggle to adapt—or risk losing everything.