Defending my father's house

By Anne Perreault

Remember, Petra. The first country Hitler invaded was ours.

World War II rages, but life must go on. For Petra Heinrich, this means taking charge of what's left of her family. With her father and older brothers away fighting for their country, she is entrusted with the upkeep of their farm in the sleepy German village. During the day, she struggles with daily chores. At night, she hides in the hayloft while bombs drop all around the farm.

Petra grew up in a devout Christian home, but she has long since hardened her heart to God. However, when she agrees to hide a Jew, Petra's heart slowly softens.

As she starts to trust that things might be improving, the family receives devastating news. Grief-stricken and vulnerable, Petra's courage is tested beyond what she can bear.

Things can't possibly get worse. Or can they?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BSJ6CF3W
• ISBN13: 9798372952669
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Friendship and Courage

A heart wrenching, wonderful story of a German family living in war torn Germany during WW II. It's a story of faith, heartbreak, betrayal, loss, friendship, fighting for what you believe in, protecting one's family, and courage. With her father and older brothers away fighting for their country, Petra Heinrich is entrusted with the upkeep of their farm in a sleepy German village. Petra grew up in a devout Christian home, but she has long since hardened her heart to God. However, when she agrees to hide a Jew, Petra’s heart slowly softens. This is her story.