The Road Beyond Ruin
By Gemma Liviero
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ISBN: 9781978629097
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For some people in post–World War II Germany, the battle is not over. August 1945. As Stefano, an Italian POW, heads toward home across war-ravaged Germany, he encounters a young child beside his dead mother. Unable to leave him to an unknown fate, Stefano takes the boy with him, finding refuge in a seemingly abandoned house in a secluded woodland. But the house is far from vacant. Stefano wakes at the arrival of its owner, Erich, a former German soldier, who invites the travelers to stay until they can find safe passage home. Stefano cautiously agrees, intrigued by the disarming German, his reclusive neighbor Rosalind, and her traumatized husband, Georg. Stefano is also drawn to Monique, the girl in a photograph on Rosalind’s wall, who went missing during the war. But when he discovers letters written by Monique, a darker truth emerges. This place of refuge could be one of reckoning, and the secrets of the past might prevent the travelers from ever getting home.
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Summary
Summary
For some people in post–World War II Germany, the battle is not over.
August 1945. As Stefano, an Italian POW, heads toward home across war-ravaged Germany, he encounters a young child beside his dead mother. Unable to leave him to an unknown fate, Stefano takes the boy with him, finding refuge in a seemingly abandoned house in a secluded woodland.
But the house is far from vacant. Stefano wakes at the arrival of its owner, Erich, a former German soldier, who invites the travelers to stay until they can find safe passage home. Stefano cautiously agrees, intrigued by the disarming German, his reclusive neighbor Rosalind, and her traumatized husband, Georg. Stefano is also drawn to Monique, the girl in a photograph on Rosalind’s wall, who went missing during the war.
But when he discovers letters written by Monique, a darker truth emerges. This place of refuge could be one of reckoning, and the secrets of the past might prevent the travelers from ever getting home.
Author
Author Bio: Gemma Liviero
Gemma Liviero lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and two teenagers. She has worked as a copywriter, corporate writer, magazine feature writer and editor, and holds an Advanced Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing).
Her storytelling journey began in preteen years. Shortly afterwards came several awards for short stories with fantasy themes, before expanding this genre to novels. In the past decade, Gemma’s writing interests have turned towards the consequences of war. Having researched the subject of war over many years, as well as growing up with family members who experienced war action, she gravitated towards historical fiction set during WWII.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download, CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Historical |
| Runtime: | 13.31 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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