The Count of Coucy/Vanished

If you are into Jewish history, this book will satisfy your thirst. Rabbi Lehman was a genius storyteller, weaving intricate plots set against historical backgrounds, and showing how Jews both were affected by and influenced social, political, and economic conditions throughout history. The first tale is set in the time period of the Crusades, and tells the story of a prominent French Tosafist who got separated from his family after being taken captive. The second story takes during and after the period of the Hungarian Revolution. Rabbi Lehmann (1831-1890) one of the foremost German rabbis of his time, and so was without parallel and a true conveyor of authentic Jewish values to Jewish youth. His stories are as relevant today as they were in his generation.