The Hope & Humanity Holiday Bundle
Three unforgettable stories of resilience, compassion,
and the strength of the human spirit.
Celebrate the season of light with books that illuminate what connects us.
This limited-time bundle gathers three critically acclaimed novels exploring courage, humanity, and hope in the face of hardship.
Use code HOPE15 at checkout for 15% off each title
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The Hope & Humanity Holiday Bundle gathers three deeply moving novels that remind us of our capacity for compassion, resilience, and connection
These stories take us from wartime Europe to the quiet fractures of community and into the intimate moments when people choose courage over fear. Each book stands on its own, but together they form a powerful exploration of what keeps us human—especially in hard times.
Perfect for winter reading, holiday gifting, or anyone who believes stories can change us.
Included in the Hope & Humanity Holiday Bundle
For thirteen-year-old Sarah Waldman, life in the small Polish town of Olkusz is idyllic, grounded in her loving, close-knit family and the traditions of their Jewish faith.
But in 1939, as the Nazis come to power, a storm is gathering—a relentless, unforgiving storm that will sweep Sarah and her family into years of turmoil in the ghetto and concentration camps, tearing them apart. Will Sarah’s strong will and determination be enough for her to survive when everything she loves is taken from her?
Is it possible to resurrect a life—and find love—from the ruins? Or will Sarah be forever haunted by the memories of what she lost?
Part memoir, part fiction, What She Lost is the reimagined true-life story of the author’s grandmother growing into a woman amid the anguish of the Holocaust. It is a tale of resilience, of rebuilding a life, and of rediscovering love.
by Melissa W. Hunter • 320 pages, 12 photos • Reader’s Guide
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Based on true family history, What She Lost follows a young woman’s journey as she rebuilds her life after the trauma of the Holocaust. Melissa W. Hunter brings emotional depth and intimate detail to a story of survival, faith, and the fierce will to reclaim one’s identity.
2022 FOREWORD INDIES BOOK OF THE YEAR award winner
“An eye-opening, high-wire exploration of Ireland’s violent history.” —Foreword Reviews
On a remote Gaelic farmstead in medieval Ireland, word reaches Alberic of conquering Norman knights arriving from England. Oppressed by the social order that enslaved his Norman father, he yearns for the reckoning he believes the invaders will bring—but his world is about to burn. Captured by the Norman knight Hugo de Lacy and installed at Dublin Castle as a translator, Alberic’s confused loyalties are tested at every turn. When de Lacy marches inland, Alberic is set on a collision course with his former masters amidst rumours of a great Gaelic army rising in the west. Can Alberic navigate safely through revenge, lust and betrayal to find his place amidst the birth of a kingdom in a land of war?
by Paul Duffy • 342 pages
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On a remote Gaelic farmstead in twelfth-century Ireland, Alberic, the son of an enslaved Norman, hears rumors of invading knights from across the sea. Alberic is drawn into the brutal beginnings of the Norman Conquest and forced to choose where his loyalties truly lie.
2026 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist
“A vivid picture of immigrant life in early 20th-century New York City.” —Library Journal
In 1909, Malka Kaminsky steals her dowry to flee Russia and an arranged marriage, arriving in New York hungry for freedom. Drawn into the hustle of the Golden Land, Malka joins a sweatshop strike and is nearly beaten by thugs, but a stranger and fellow Russian Jew, Yaakov Rogovin, rescues her. Malka doesn’t thank him, refusing to acknowledge her debt, but when chance brings Yaakov to her Sabbath table, they laugh and trade warm glances—only to deny their mutual attraction. After all, they carry deep scars from Russia, where admitting to desires always led to heartache. But as they strive to become entrepreneurs—Yaakov as a musician, Malka as a dressmaker—they hope that independence will show them how to live unafraid, despite the past. And they will need that lesson soon, because when Malka’s fiancé arrives, determined to reclaim her, she seeks Yaakov’s help, neither of them aware what fighting for their dreams will cost.
by Larry Zuckerman • 290 pages • Reader’s Guide • Look Inside!
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In 1909, Malka Kaminsky steals her dowry to escape Russia and an unwanted marriage, landing in New York desperate for real freedom. Nearly beaten while joining a shirtwaist strike, she’s saved by Yaakov Rogovin, a fellow Russian Jew haunted by his own past. A sweeping, emotionally charged novel about immigration, ambition, love, and what it costs to fight for your life.
How the bundle works
Each book in the Hope & Humanity Bundle is purchased individually, but the discount applies to all three titles when you buy directly from Cynren.
Use code: HOPE15
Save 15% on each included title through December 31.
Discount is exclusive to Cynren.com and does not apply at outside retailers.