And Silently Falls the Snow
- A powerful World War II historical fiction novel inspired by true events.
In the winter of
1945
, as the
Third Reich collapses
, the
Red Army
sweeps through
Silesia
, forcing
German families
to flee their homes. Among them are
Elli
, her sister
Ruth
, and their father
Rolf
, who embark on a desperate journey across
war-torn Europe
. Traveling in
horse-drawn wagons
through
freezing snow
and
mountainous terrain
, they face constant danger from
Russian patrols
,
fleeing German troops
, and the ruthless
SS
.
Their only hope lies in crossing the
frozen River Neisse
, but when most refugees choose a safer route through an
intact bridge
, they fall into a deadly trap. As
bombs fall on Dresden
, Elli's family must fight for survival against impossible odds. When the
SS abduct women and children
in a final act of desperation, Elli's courage is tested to its limits.
From
Silesia to the Elbe River
, this gripping
family saga
captures the heartbreak of
displacement
resilience of the human spirit
, and the ultimate hope for
freedom
. Fans of
Kristin Hannah's
The Nightingale
Martha Hall Kelly's
Lilac Girls
will be swept away by this unforgettable story of
survival
sacrifice
, and
enduring love
Perfect for readers of:
WWII refugee stories
Historical dramas based on true events
Courageous female protagonists
Family separation and survival