The Last Green Valley: A Novel: 9781503958760: Sullivan, Mark

The Last Green Valley is a historical novel inspired by one family's incredible story of daring, survival, and triumph in the dark days at the end of World War II.

Based on interviews and careful research, this book tells the story of young Emil and Adeline Martel, who must make a difficult decision to escape the Soviet bear's intrusion and risk being sent to Siberia or follow the wolves - murderous Nazi officers who have pledged to protect "pure-blood" Germans.

The Martels are one of many families of German heritage whose ancestors have farmed in Ukraine for over a century, but after living under Stalin's regime, they must run in retreat with the wolves they despise to escape the Soviets and pursue their dream of immigrating to the West.

This is a brutal, complex, and ultimately triumphant tale that illuminates the extraordinary power of love, faith, and one family's will to survive and see their dreams realized.