A Boy in Winter

In "A Boy in Winter," set in a small Ukrainian town during the early days of the German invasion in 1941, the lives of several characters intertwine over the course of three harrowing days. Ephraim anxiously waits for news of his missing sons, while Yasia embarks on a perilous journey to find her lover amidst chaos. German engineer Otto Pohl grapples with the unfolding atrocities around him, and young Yankel strives to survive by aligning himself with strangers. Rachel Seiffert's poignant narrative explores the delicate balance of fear, survival, and courage in the face of overwhelming terror, offering a powerful tale of hope and mercy amid despair.