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Set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, *When the War Is Over* follows Janke, a girl who has learned to despise the Nazis. Her growing hatred is challenged when she meets Helmut, a man entwined in the era’s underground movements. Together, they navigate the complexities of identity, loyalty, and the fragile hope that can arise even in the darkest times.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Martha Attema
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