Once We Were Brothers: A Novel
Oct 2013 · Liam Taggart and Catherine Lockhart Book 1 · St. Martin's Griffin
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The gripping tale about two boys, once as close as brothers, who find themselves on opposite sides of the Holocaust.
"A novel of survival, justice and redemption...riveting." —Chicago Tribune, on Once We Were Brothers
Elliot Rosenzweig, a respected civic leader and wealthy philanthropist, is attending a fundraiser when he is suddenly accosted and accused of being a former Nazi SS officer named Otto Piatek, the Butcher of Zamosc. Although the charges are denounced as preposterous, his accuser is convinced he is right and engages attorney Catherine Lockhart to bring Rosenzweig to justice. Solomon persuades attorney Catherine Lockhart to take his case, revealing that the true Piatek was abandoned as a child and raised by Solomon's own family only to betray them during the Nazi occupation. But has Solomon accused the right man?
Once We Were Brothers is Ronald H. Balson's compelling tale of two boys and a family who struggle to survive in war-torn Poland, and a young love that struggles to endure the unspeakable cruelty of the Holocaust. Two lives, two worlds, and sixty years converge in an explosive race to redemption that makes for a moving and powerful tale of love, survival, and ultimately the triumph of the human spirit.
"A novel of survival, justice and redemption...riveting." —Chicago Tribune, on Once We Were Brothers
Elliot Rosenzweig, a respected civic leader and wealthy philanthropist, is attending a fundraiser when he is suddenly accosted and accused of being a former Nazi SS officer named Otto Piatek, the Butcher of Zamosc. Although the charges are denounced as preposterous, his accuser is convinced he is right and engages attorney Catherine Lockhart to bring Rosenzweig to justice. Solomon persuades attorney Catherine Lockhart to take his case, revealing that the true Piatek was abandoned as a child and raised by Solomon's own family only to betray them during the Nazi occupation. But has Solomon accused the right man?
Once We Were Brothers is Ronald H. Balson's compelling tale of two boys and a family who struggle to survive in war-torn Poland, and a young love that struggles to endure the unspeakable cruelty of the Holocaust. Two lives, two worlds, and sixty years converge in an explosive race to redemption that makes for a moving and powerful tale of love, survival, and ultimately the triumph of the human spirit.
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Desirae H
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June 28, 2018
What an outstanding novel. I loved this book beyond belief. I'm just in
awe. I laughed I cried, I was angry, I felt so much emotion in this book.
Ronald Balson pulls you into the story so well you're entranced by his
words. The story from beginning to end made me feel like I was there
witnessing the story unfold. I read "Karolinas twins" first and that book
in itself was such an amazing story I wanted to read every one of Balson's
books. So I just finished this one and I'm nothing but amazed at this man's
ability to write a novel. Now, I've read countless books, in many genres,
but WWII historical fiction is my favorite and Balson has made the top of
my list in best authors. I've read so many books but Mr.Balson sir you are
amazing and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of your novels and I've
already got the new one on preorder!! Thanks for the amazing read.
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Jennifer Lawrence
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August 3, 2024
Well written. A sensitive subject treated with great respect told in a story fashions making it very hard to put down. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you so much. J Lawrence
Michelle Coleman
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August 26, 2014
This book will suck you in from the first page and will take you on one very emotional and riveting journey of friendship, family, love, sorrow, hope, justice and betrayal. I highly recommend this book and would love to see this become a movie!
About the author
RONALD H. BALSON is a Chicago trial attorney, an educator and a writer. His practice has taken him to several international venues, including villages in Poland that inspired his first novel, Once We Were Brothers.
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