People are disappearing. I spoke to my neighbour yesterday, we laughed at some nonsense, and today he is gone. We only discovered he was missing because the dog wouldn't stop howling and we all knew he would never leave his beloved pet. So I am careful, extremely careful.\nTwo families divided by war.\n An entire city on the edge of disaster.\n 'I was blown away not just by the gripping story, which had my heart thumping at times, but the sheer eloquence of writing. It is a story of the strength of the human spirit, and of love which will not be defeated. I know I will be recommending it to everyone' LESLEY PEARSE\n1948, Berlin. World War II has ended and there is supposed to be peace; but Russian troops have closed all access to the city. Roads, railway lines and waterways are blocked and two\n\nChild of the Ruins\na gripping, heart-breaking and unforgettable World War Two historical thriller\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery u;