People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

An expert in identifying and restoring ancient books is invited to work on the Sarajevo Haggadah, a book used in Jewish homes during passover. The restoration work forms the framework on which hangs the story of how the haggadah made its centuries-long journey from its origin in Spain to Venice, Vienna, and Sarajevo. Antisemitism and vicissitudes of war send the little book into hiding along the way, and the reader is given glimpses of European life in various eras. Informative and a good read.