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Leaving Fatherland
by Matt Graydon
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Pub Date Aug 20 2024 | Archive Date Jul 31 2024
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Description
Oskar Bachmann always imagined that giving his first lecture would be the defining moment of his life.
It was, but not in the way he expected…
Growing up a misfit in Nazi Germany, a victim of his father’s beatings, Oskar’s love of books is a constant comfort in a world turned upside-down by violence.
As a student, as a pilot in the brutal Luftwaffe during the Second World War, in an unhappy marriage to an English bride, he finds himself returning over and over to the circumstances of his childhood. What was the source and cause of his father’s abuse? Could there have been more to it than he had once believed?
Little did Oskar know that his first lecture at the University of Tübingen would ultimately lead to the end of a lifetime of searching… and finally reveal the figure who had been controlling his life from a distance.
Advance Praise
“A well-researched WWII novel that tackles compelling questions of family loyalty and broader ethics.” - KIRKUS
"A family drama which plays out across continents during and after World War Two. A novel with real honesty and depth, a great debut." - Iain MacGregor, author of Checkpoint Charlie, renowned historian, and publishing director at Head of Zeus.
‘'Graydon’s haunting, thought-provoking narrative makes for an immersive, memorable and cinematic read." - Andi Reiss, award-winning filmmaker
“A cleverly researched and poignantly told tale with a fascinating angle on WW2 that will provoke and intrigue readers right to the end.” - Anna Stuart, author of The Midwife of Auschwitz
“A moving family story which draws you in, leaving you wanting more. Well-crafted and intriguing.” - Jenny Towey, Anglo-German Family History Society
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781803782096 |
PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 376 |