Storks in Winter, by Mike Krawiec
Set against the backdrop of post-war rural England, Storks in Winter weaves a poignant tale of betrayal, redemption, and the restorative power of love. In Easter 1948, Jan, a young Polish refugee, arrives at a harshly managed camp overseen by Mr. Monk, the uncaring camp manager, and the fanatical Major Bialy, the self-appointed camp leader. Determined to forge a new beginning, Jan befriends Marek, and together they navigate the complexities of their new lives.
As Jan settles into the slower pace of life on Dyke’s farm, he is devastated to learn from the Red Cross that his wife, Ewa, now remarried with children in South Africa, has moved on. Struggling with feelings of betrayal, Jan watches Marek pursue Marta, a fellow EVW, while tensions rise amidst growing instability and mistrust within the camp.
The arrival of Jan’s wife and a tragic mistake set off a series of events that challenge relationships and identities. Amid the turmoil, Jan and Ewa work to rebuild their fractured bond and confront the camp’s divisive hierarchy. As a bittersweet resolution unfolds, they seek a new beginning in English village life, leaving behind a community marked by struggle and transformation.
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