From the bloodbaths of WWII Southeastern Poland - torched towns and villages, to lush forests, Anna fights for survival in the wake of destruction left behind by warring Germany. After witnessing the horrific murders of most of her family by German death squads, Anna goes on the run, living a nomadic lifestyle, welcoming any shelter and friends she can find. Ultimately she joins a Jewish partisan group, where she ekes out an existence with those who have the same goals in mind- survive the war and get revenge. Through all of this she is haunted by the image of her five year old brother's face as he drew his last breath, knowing she had the opportunity to save him- but was too afraid for her own life. Amidst these trials and struggles with her own faith, Anna is once again able to laugh and discover first love, but will she ever be able to forgive herself? The first in a series, Here Anna briefly meets a man who will become her unlikely savior, and most forbidden love.