A Song of Silence — Steve N. Lee

War thrust them together. Love will tear them apart.Inspired by a true story...When the Nazis invade a sleepy Polish town in 1939, Mirek Kozlowski swears to keep everyone in his orphanage safe at all costs. However, despite his struggles and sacrifices, the war drags him and his children deeper and deeper into its violent nightmare.To add to Mirek's woes, a scarred young woman he befriends thrusts him into confronting an agonizing choice. Can he really hide away while his friends and neighbors suffer the horrors of the Holocaust? Or should he risk the lives of his 89 children to fight for what's right?And just when he thinks things can't get any worse, the arrival of a sadistic SS captain brings unspeakable atrocities to the town - and surprisingly, a glimmer of hope for Mirek to save all those he cares about if only he has the courage to grasp it...A story of love, bravery, and compassion, A Song of Silence explores one of history's darkest hours and how, even in the face of overwhelming evil, one man can become a dazzling beacon of light.Discover what it means to be human. Discover A Song of Silence.★★★★★ This is a heart-wrenching read but so beautifully written that I could not put it down. With elegant prose, well-thought-out characters and a keen sense of time and place, Steve N. Lee weaves a powerful story of bravery, sacrifice and humanity in the face of pure evil. This is the kind of story that stays with you long after you have turned the last page. Sujoya, Goodreads #12 best reviewer★★★★★ Enthralling. I didn't want to put this down!! I found myself staying up too late reading. Carole Rae, Goodreads★★★★★ The love, bravery & compassion shines through this emotional tear jerking read. This was an absolutely brilliant immersive read I literally could not put down. itssandrini, Instagram★★★★★ I lost my maternal family, only my mother and a few cousins survived. This book is very accurate, painfully so, with so much heart I am choked up. Anyone reading it will feel as if they are there, living, suffering along with these poor frightened people. There is so much I would like to say in praise of this amazing book, but I can't because of spoilers. MCR, Amazon★★★★★ [A] powerful and heartbreaking historical novel that totally consumed me. There is so much love that oozes from the pages and envelops the reader. Julia, Goodreads★★★★★ A poignant testament to the enduring power of love, bravery, and compassion in the face of unspeakable evil. Steve N Lee's masterful storytelling invites readers on a riveting and emotional journey that resonates long after the final page is turned. Smitha Agy, Goodreads★★★★★ I love how emotionally moved I was - just proves how beautiful the writing is. gee.booksandlife, Instagram