The End And The Beginning

*The End and the Beginning* by K. J. Holdom is a gripping work of historical fiction, drawn from a true story, that follows one family caught in the collapsing final months of WWII Germany. Set on the tense borderlands of the Saarland, it’s a novel for readers who want emotional stakes alongside sharp historical detail.

Fourteen-year-old Max Bernot is sent to a Hitler Youth camp in Bavaria, then ordered toward the Volkssturm. He runs—determined to get home and tell his mother what really happened to their godfather. Meanwhile, Marguerite is trapped deeper inside Germany, forced into service by a fanatical officer while trying to shield Max’s sister Anna and find a way back to her family.

Perfect for fans of wartime family sagas, coming-of-age stories, and novels about survival, resilience and moral courage.

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