After two years at the Russian front, Ernst Graeber finally receives three weeks’ leave. But since leaves have been canceled before, he decides not to write his parents, fearing he would just raise their hopes.

Then, when Graeber arrives home, he finds his house bombed to ruin and his parents nowhere in sight. Nobody knows if they are dead or alive. As his leave draws to a close, Graeber reaches out to Elisabeth, a childhood friend. Like him, she is imprisoned in a world she did not create. But in a time of war, love seems a world away. And sometimes, temporary comfort can lead to something unexpected and redeeming. . . .

Written by the author of, All’s Quiet on the Western Front.

The hardcover edition is in good vintage condition. There is some sun fade and such to the cloth cover. Pages are slightly yellowed. Does not have a jacket.

U.S. Edition.

Harcourt, Brace and Company/ 1954/ 378 Pages

$2