The Plum Tree

In Ellen Marie Wiseman's poignant novel, "Bloom Where You're Planted," 17-year-old Christine Bolz grapples with her aspirations for a life beyond her small German village and her deepening feelings for Isaac Bauerman, the son of a wealthy Jewish family. As the landscape shifts under Hitler's regime, Christine faces escalating challenges, including a law that forbids her from returning to her job and her relationship with Isaac. Through the turmoil of 1938 Germany, she must confront the realities of war, the Gestapo's oppression, and the horrors of Dachau, fueling her determination to survive, be with her loved one, and ultimately find her voice. This gripping tale explores themes of courage, love, and the enduring impact of conflict.