The Forgers

“Valuable… Of the many threads that weave through the story, perhaps the most intriguing describes the unlikely bedfellows who masterminded the operation.”

“The Forgers is a well-constructed and agreeably concise book with a clear narrative drive and fascinating detail… Moorhouse’s most laudable achievement is the light he shines on Lados and his team, who saved at least 2,000 Jews from extermination. Until now, they have not received the recognition they deserve.”

“Among the many remarkable aspects of The Forgers is the fact that the prime movers were Poles, many of whom were notorious for antisemitism. [Moorhouse]… does well to highlight that some Poles displayed admirable compassion.”

“Absorbing… deeply researched and well reported.”

“In this fascinating book Roger Moorhouse shines a light on an extraordinary, audacious and little-known rescue operation.”

“The Forgers does a remarkable job of shining a light on this little-known truth.”

“Moorhouse relates this sto­ry in great detail and a straight­for­ward style. Those inter­est­ed in the his­to­ry of the Holo­caust will find The Forg­ers useful.”

“A crucial addition to Holocaust bibliography”

“Carefully researched and effectively told… a fascinating and powerful story.”

“Immersive… a captivating narrative of heroism and an illuminating account of the international diplomatic response to the Holocaust."

“Riveting…The Forgers is a wonderful complement to the history of diplomacy and heroism during the Holocaust--one that's been relatively unknown until now.”

“It is the rare historian who can present a tale about the Holocaust that most readers have never heard. Yet that is precisely what Moorhouse has done… Fans of Schindler’s List and similar stories will appreciate how thoroughly Moorhouse evokes this horrible era… while poli-sci types will be drawn to the intrigue that gave rise to the Lados Group’s history-making efforts.”

“A capable investigation of a little-known aspect of World War II history.”

“Once again Roger Moorhouse has produced an original and thrilling narrative which challenges several of the stereotypes about World War II. A tremendous story.”

“This is a powerful story about a group of brave individuals who found a unique way of saving Jewish lives from the Nazis. Moorhouse’s original research is characteristically scholarly, his insights illuminating, and his narrative gripping. An inspiring read and an important addition to the history of the Holocaust.”

“The Forgers is an important contribution to the way we understand international responses to the Holocaust. Powerfully told and meticulously researched, Moorhouse’s new book outlines the courageous efforts of the Ładoś Group, a circle of Polish diplomats in Switzerland who provided false documents for thousands of Jews during the Second World War in an attempt to save as many as possible from persecution and death. The Forgers is an astonishing book about one of the most ambitious rescue operations of the Holocaust.”

“The Forgers brings to light one of the largest Holocaust rescue operations in history. Moorhouse expertly tells the harrowing story of the heretofore little-known figure of Aleksander Ładoś, the top Polish diplomat in wartime Switzerland who led the effort to save thousands of European Jews desperately seeking to flee Nazi-occupied Europe by providing forged passports and identity papers for Latin American countries.”