And Silently Falls the Snow

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