This is the story of a young boy's journey from a sleepy provincial town in Hungary during the Second World War to the concentration camp in Bergen- Belsen. Peter Lantos revisits his past from the perspective of the present and finally lays to rest the ghosts of his past.
The narrative explores the convergence of two contrasting lives, leading to unforeseen and tragic outcomes. As their paths cross, the story delves into the complexities of fate and the impact of choices, revealing how intertwined destinies can shape individuals in unexpected ways.
A young boy's harrowing journey during the Second World War unfolds from a quiet Hungarian town to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Through his eyes, the narrative captures a mix of surprise, excitement, grief, and terror, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. This poignant recollection serves as a powerful testament to survival and the ability to overcome unimaginable challenges.
Set in 2040, the narrative follows Mark Chadwick, a psychiatrist on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery that merges brain imaging with computer technology to decode thoughts. His invention draws the attention of Robert Dufresne from Home Security, who seeks to exploit it for national security. As Dufresne pursues Mark, the impact on his relationships and the weight of past tragedies become evident. The story explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas posed by a surveillance-driven society, highlighting the tension between security and personal liberties.
The narrative follows five-year-old Peter as he navigates the harrowing realities of war-torn Europe during 1944 and 1945. His journey unfolds against a backdrop of bombings in Vienna and the grim experiences in Belsen, where he learns math from his mother amidst chaos. This poignant tale explores themes of survival and enduring hope, highlighting the resilience of a child's spirit in the face of unimaginable hardship.
A story of survival - and of enduring hope in the face of unspeakable hardship - on an extraordinary journey, made by Peter, a boy of five, through war-torn Europe in 1944 and 45. Peter soon realises that this new adventure is really a nightmare, watching bombs falling from the blue sky outside Vienna, and learning maths from his mother in Belsen.