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Tales from the Lodz ghetto

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Our guest today is regarded as one of the greats of contemporary European literature. Steve Sem-Sandberg joins us to talk about his latest novel "The Emperor of Lies", which weaves a richly textured tapestry of life and death in the Lodz ghetto during World War II. Plus, French fashion house Carven is back in style with a new artistic director, and we give you proof that Paris really is the city of love.

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