Leaving Fatherland
Leaving Fatherland by Matt Graydon, published by Cranthorpe Millner Publishers on August 20, 2024, is a historical fiction novel that explores the life of Oskar Bachmann. Set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany, the narrative follows Oskar as he navigates a tumultuous childhood marked by his father’s abuse and a deep love for literature. His journey takes him from being a misfit student to serving as a pilot in the Luftwaffe during World War II, all while grappling with the complexities of his unhappy marriage to an English woman.
Readers will find that Oskar’s experiences lead him to reflect on his past and the roots of his father’s violence. The story delves into themes of identity and the search for understanding, culminating in a pivotal moment during his first lecture at the University of Tübingen. This moment serves as a catalyst for Oskar’s lifelong quest for answers, ultimately revealing the hidden influences that have shaped his life. With 378 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with a narrative that intertwines personal history with broader historical events.
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Oskar Bachmann always imagined that giving his first lecture would be the defining moment of his life.
It was, but not in the way he expected…
Growing up a misfit in Nazi Germany, a victim of his father’s beatings, Oskar’s love of books is a constant comfort in a world turned upside-down by violence.
As a student, as a pilot in the brutal Luftwaffe during the Second World War, in an unhappy marriage to an English bride, he finds himself returning over and over to the circumstances of his childhood. What was the source and cause of his father’s abuse? Could there have been more to it than he had once believed?
Little did Oskar know that his first lecture at the University of Tübingen would ultimately lead to the end of a lifetime of searching… and finally reveal the figure who had been controlling his life from a distance.
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