Letter from a Cave

With a captivating mystery at its core, Letter from a Cave is a suspenseful journey through Switzerland and Italy that will make readers feel a gamut of powerful emotions. Fans of Christa Polkinhorn's other novels will be delighted to meet a few familiar characters. Don't miss your chance to get lost in this unforgettable story!

Andreas, a Swiss sculptor and stonemason, grieving the loss of his wife from three years ago, discovers an old, abandoned backpack in a cave during his hike in the Swiss mountains. What he finds within the backpack-a letter written by a young Jewish refugee during the Second World War to his pregnant wife in Italy-sets him on a quest with his friend, Luisa, to find out what happened to the man, to his wife, Bella, and her family in Italy. During their search, they meet both helpful people and those who try to prevent them, even by force, from digging into a past filled with heroism but also with cruelty and betrayal. Will the outcome of the quest bring closure and peace, or will it cause turmoil and heartache?

Author: Christa Polkinhorn
Publisher: Bookworm Press
Published: 07/22/2023
Pages: 262
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.59d
ISBN: 9780960013562