The Nature of Blood

Focusing on the haunting legacy of Europe's racial obsessions, the narrative centers on a young female survivor of a Nazi death camp grappling with profound loss. Her journey intertwines with diverse characters, including her uncle Stephan, Othello the Moorish general, and three Jews from 15th century Venice, alongside an Ethiopian Jew in modern Israel. Through these interconnected stories across various times and places, the novel paints a powerful portrait of individuals confronting the impact of European tribalism on their lives.