The Hollow Bones

The Hollow Bones is a thought-provoking cautionary tale set in 1936 Berlin, following zoologist Ernst Schäfer as he joins a secret Nazi mission to explore the origins of the Aryan race in Tibet. Amidst his scientific pursuits and personal life, including his marriage to Herta, the story explores themes of ambition, suspicion, and moral dilemmas. Through a lyrical narrative, the book offers a poignant reflection on the destructive actions of the Nazi regime, viewed through the lives of the animals harmed and the relationships tested.