The Mark of the Angel

Set in 1950s Paris, Nancy Huston’s The Mark of the Angel tells the haunting story of three lives entwined by war, love, and betrayal. Saffie, a young German woman scarred by her past, becomes involved with András, a Hungarian-Jewish instrument repairman, while married to a French flutist. Their passionate affair unfolds against the backdrop of postwar trauma and the Algerian War, raising questions of memory, guilt, and redemption.

Shortlisted for the Giller Prize and winner of the Prix Elle, this acclaimed novel is an intense exploration of how history leaves its mark on human relationships. Perfect for readers of literary fiction, postwar novels, and stories of love and survival.