The Winter Horses
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About this book
From Philip Kerr the New York Times bestselling author of the Bernie Gunther novels comes a breathtaking journey of survival in the dark days of WWII in Ukraine a country that remains tumultuous today. This inspiring tale captures the power of the human spirit and is perfect for fans of The Book Thief Milkweed and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. It will soon be another cold winter in the Ukraine. But its 1941 and things are different this year. Max the devoted caretaker of an animal preserve must learn to live with the Nazis who have overtaken this precious land. He must also learn to keep secretsfor there is a girl Kalinka who is hiding in the park. Kalinka has lost her home her family her belongingseverything but her life. Still she has gained one small precious gift: a relationship with the rare wild and wily Przewalskis horses that wander the preserve. Aside from Max these endangered animals are her only friendsuntil a Nazi campaign of extermination nearly wipes them out for good. Now Kalinka must set out on a treacherous journey across the frozen forest to save the only two surviving horsesand herself.
