Vanessa Garside

Skating On Thin Ice Vanessa Garside

Cinematic historical fiction at its finest, Skating on Thin Ice, will have you captivated from start to finish. With its exceptional narrative technique, a credible and stimulating plotline (based on family memories), this snapshot of life before and after WWII from a Prussian perspective is an unforgettable book. The difficulties of farming life, the importance of strong work ethics, the insight into family dynamics, squabbles and relationships and the growing pains of children entering adulthood are superbly depicted. Threaded amongst this authentic backdrop is a love story, an inspirational insight into the strength of the human character, the cold, hard and horrific consequences of war, and some fascinating psychological perceptions of life and marriage (which you will easily resonate with). Feisty Emma stands up for herself and her family and is determined never to give up trying to survive the tragedy of war. Hermine and Meta are always looking out for baby sister, Emma, but they cannot always save her from disturbed brother, August. So when he attempts to hurt her or threatens to take her life, she has a significant amount to contend with for her young age. Will she survive her own family and the war that ravages outside her home? Find out all this and lots, lots more in this refreshing and addictive historical novel.