The Counterfeit Countess: The Jewish Woman Who Rescued Thousands of Poles During the Holocaust

The Counterfeit Countess tells the remarkable story of "Countess Janina Suchodolska," a Jewish woman who rescued more than 10,000 Poles imprisoned by Nazi occupiers. With guile, cajolery, and persistence, the "Countess" persuaded SS officials to release thousands of Poles from the Majdanek concentration camp. At the same time, she smuggled supplies and messages to resistance fighters. Incredibly, she eluded detection and emigrated to the US. The Counterfeit Countess is an unforgettable account of courage in the face of unspeakable cruelty.