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From the bestselling author ofThe Girl from Munich,a sweeping, dramatic tale of love and identity, inspired by a true story. After enduring the horror of Nazi Germany and the chaos ofpostwaroccupation,LotteDrescherand her family arrive in Australia in 1956 full of hope for a new life. It's a land of opportunity, whereLotteand her husband Erich dream of giving their children the future they have always wanted. After years of struggling to find their feet as New Australians, Erich turns his skill as a wood carver into a successful business andLottemakes a career out of her lifelong passion, photography. The sacrifices they have made finally seem worth it until Erich's role in the trade union movement threatens to have him branded a communist and endanger their family. Then darker shadows of the past reach out to them from Germany, a world and a lifetime away. As the Vietnam War looms, an unexpected visitor forcesLotteto a turning point. Her decision will change her life forever . . . and will finally show her the true meaning of home.PRAISE FOR TANIA BLANCHARD ';Captures the intensity of a brutal and unforgiving war, successfully weaving love, loss, desperation and, finally, hope into a gripping journey of self-discovery.'Courier Mail ';An epic tale, grand in scope Packs an emotional punch that will reverberate far and wide.'Weekly Times ';A tumultuous journey from order to bedlam, and from naive acceptance of the statusquoto the gradual getting of political wisdom.'Sunday Age ';An original and innovative take on the World War II genre that captures the hauntingly desperate essence of the war. Tania Blanchard has written yet another spectacular novel. Don't miss this.'Better Reading ';A sweeping, dramatic tale of love and identity.'Fraser Coast Chronicle