Whispering Birches — Paul Richard Sully

Seventy years ago, the European conflict raged. Following the bitter battles in Stalingrad and Leningrad, the Nazis were in full retreat. Despite this, within extermination camps dotted across Poland, the killing was to reach its peak as Eichmann set upon the last untouched Jewish community, that of Hungary. It was a race against time and within the camps, change was in the air. Whispering Birches recounts tales of those living through Auschwitz both as guard and inmate. In Kanada, SS guard Kristian Wolff struggles to contain his feelings for Elena Prikaznova, a Jewess who sang her way into his heart. Despite an original repugnance, Elena is swayed through his courage and compassion in saving inmates, including her own sister. Extracted from the chamber, Kristian was increasingly in sight of Gestapo chief Boger. Would they survive or would they fall prey to the killing machine of Auschwitz. A tale of love, betrayal and courage, the story gives a graphic and harrowing description of this epic struggle and will challenge your moral perspective of right and wrong. Find out more on PaulRichardSully.com.