The Bone Sculptor

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>The Bone Sculptor</em> by A.S. Mink is a literary novel exploring human resilience sacrifice and moral dilemmas during the Nazi occupation of World War II.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>During World War II in the charming medieval town of Arnhem in Holland a loving family strives for normalcy under Nazi occupation. Their eldest son Kees a sensitive young man finds comfort in his beautiful ancient home - a fortress with thick walls and private fields - an enchanting sanctuary where he brings magical beings to life through his intricate bone carvings.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>However it's 1941 and his magical world shatters when his father tricks him into enlisting in the SS. His Jewish friend Ab realises that Kees will not survive the brutality of war so he enlists under a false identity and joins Kees on a harrowing journey to the Eastern Front.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>As tensions rise Kees finds comfort in his love for his family and his friendship with Ab. Kees carefully navigates the line between the supernatural and survival as he dreams about returning home. But everything he treasures is called into question when he receives a mysterious letter from his stepmother. The letter unveils a dark secret about Ab that turns Kees's world upside down.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Will Kees's magical creations be his salvation or lead to an unforeseen and shocking destiny?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>For fans of The Book Thief and All the Light We Cannot See.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>The Bone Sculptor</em> was longlisted for Mslexia's Novel Award.</strong></p>