Refugee - Pocock, Reece

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Résumé :
In the wake of World War II, Rolf Krieger arrives in Australia, seeking a fresh start and a chance to escape the shadows of his past. But as he adopts a new identity to avoid prejudice, he finds that the scars of war run deeper than he imagined. Elaine Forman is struggling to rebuild her life after losing her husband to a sniper's bullet, raising their children alone in a world forever changed by conflict. When she crosses paths with Rolf, an unexpected connection ignites-a spark of hope amid the ashes of their shared trauma. But as Rolf's past collides with his present, including the shocking truth about his connection to Elaine's brother Bill, he must confront the demons that threaten to tear them apart. In a journey of resilience, love, and redemption, Rolf and Elaine discover that true strength lies in facing their darkest fears together.Refugee is a gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, and the unyielding human spirit in the face of adversity....

Biographie:
the killing fields...littered by dead bodies...hospitals overwhelmed and refugee centres, so under-supported...Rolf Krieger arrives in Adelaide after leaving Germany for a new life. He uses his skills as a carpenter to gain work with Bill Kelly, a good man who becomes a friend and confidant. He finds love in the arms of Bill's sister, Elaine, a war widow with two children. He experiences happiness, until events from his past track him down as a stranger who believes Rolf stole from a dying aristocrat as the war ended and now wants Rolf to repay the sin with his blood...They come together to rebuild their lives after the dynamics of a conflict that so far has ruined them...Peace will not be found at the end of this war......

Sommaire:
the deserters...