Michael

Michael asked Ayelet Waldman:

I just finished the book and absolutely loved it. I have a question about Nina and Gizella. In his Freudian fog, Dr. Zobel hypothesized that Nina had sexual feelings for Gizella. Was there a romantic element to their relationship at all or was it simply an intimate friendship? Either way, their friendship was one of my favorite parts of the novel.

Ayelet Waldman Well, you have as much a right to decide as I do, but in my mind they love each other but are not lovers. Their friendship is profound and deep the way many women's friendships are -- the most meaningful relationship in either of their lives -- but it isn't sexual.

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Nikki

Nikki asked Ayelet Waldman:

Is there a physical, extant version of the necklace? Is it too cheesy to hope that I could get my hands on one? Or is merchandising/licensed product just not part of publishing?

Michelle

Michelle asked Ayelet Waldman:

Just finished your book Love and Treasure. Loved it and will be buying it for everyone for Christmas! Just wondered whether Gizelle was real or was based on a real person? Have read about the Lilliputs in Auschwitz and wondered if there was a connection? I.e Giants the Dwarves of Auschwitz. Now am off to look at your backlist!

Ami

Ami asked Ayelet Waldman:

Love and Treasure is the first historical novel I've read by you, and I loved to attention to details. How much research did you do while writing the book?

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