Motherland

In "Motherland," inspired by her father's childhood stories and hidden letters from her grandparents, the author explores the complexities of family and complicity during the final days of World War II. The narrative follows the Kappus family—Frank, a reconstructive surgeon grappling with loss, and Liesl, his new wife, as they navigate survival amid food scarcity and relentless air raids. As the pressures mount and one of the children begins to struggle mentally, Liesl faces the agonizing challenge of uncovering the root of the boy's distress before it's too late. This poignant novel delves into themes of love, guilt, and moral ambiguity in a time of crisis.