Freedom

Jerusalem #2

by Colin Falconer

Book 1 in the Jerusalem series: The story of how Israel became Palestine It is 1933 and two young women from very different worlds face an uncertain future. Both are in love, but both are faced with an impossible choice. Marie Helder is a butcher's daughter in a little town in Bavaria, as Germany begins its love affair with Hitler and National Socialism. She has a schoolgirl crush on a boy in her class. His family is rich, well respected - and Jewish. Far away in Palestine, the centuries-old rhythms of sleepy Rab'allah have been disturbed by the building of a Jewish kibbutz on the swamp in the valley below. The Jews are the future, the twentieth century. The Jews are the enemy. Sarah Landauer does not think of herself as anyone's enemy - and neither does the young man she loves, Rishou Hass'an. But his father is muktar of the Arab village, and he can see the future sweeping towards them, and it fills him with dread. From the snow-hushed winter streets of Nazi Bavaria, to the burned hills of Palestine, from the Alte Post to the Al-Aqsa, four very different families prepare for the deadly conflicts to come. Should Marie Helder and Sarah Landauer turn on those they love? From the holocaust to the bloody creation of the state of Israel in 1948, romance and terror collide in a novel of ancient hatreds and forbidden loves.

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Colin Falconer writes fast-paced historical adventures that sweep readers across centuries and continents, from the battlefields of Rome to the intrigues of forgotten empires. His novels blend action, danger, and unforgettable characters in richly imagined worlds.

Born in London, Colin now lives in Australia with his wife and their cocker spaniels. Click FOLLOW for updates on new releases, or join his mailing list for exclusive offers.

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kindle and I have been at war this last week over whether I was reading FREEDOM (JERUSALEM #1) or FREEDOM (JERUSALEM #2). ( It is so tempting to write a bathroom joke at this point, but I will let it pass.)

The author's writing mechanics were excellent! His words flowed despite the complex subject matter, the numerous characters, and the time period. It seems that Hitler had the Germans in his hand for a decade or more before the people woke up to what he was. Through a German Jewish family and a German family, the author hits emotions and events in a very readable way. The two main characters embody the things that are good in a vicious society not of their making.

Thank you, Mr. Falconer, for a GOOD READ.

Note to readers: This book ended abruptly. There was no resolution between the two main characters which leads me to think there is another book in the FREEDOM series.