The fourth goldbar (e-Book)

What if a child finds no father in his father? In this gripping story, World War II and its aftermath play a crucial role. Jan Van Geel escapes from the forced labour camp in Schöneweide and stumbles upon four gold bars by accident. Back in the Netherlands, his marriage to his German wife, Hanna, falls apart shortly after the war. Jan then leaves for Miami to reunite with his war comrades, abandoning his two children in orphanages. This marks the beginning of his four-year-old son Jonny’s arduous search for love and acceptance from a father he adores. After nine years of unbearable sorrow and broken promises, Jonny finally decides that he will never find a father in his father. The book is a journey filled with touching moments and hope, exploring the resilience of the human spirit, the will to survive, and the complexity of attachment and connection. It is a story about two men searching for comfort and love, with women playing a significant role in helping them find their place in the world. Readers who long for excitement and adventure will find themselves drawn into the depths of human emotion and perseverance.