A Song of Silence
A Gripping Holocaust Novel Inspired by a Heartbreaking True Story
by Steve N Lee

War thrust them together. Love will tear them apart.

Inspired by a true story…

When the Nazis invade his sleepy Polish town, Mirek swears to keep everyone in his orphanage safe at all costs. Yet, despite his struggles and sacrifices, the war drags him and his children deeper and deeper into its violent nightmare.


With 89 children looking to him for hope, Mirek must do whatever it takes to protect them — no matter how criminal, distasteful, or perilous it may be.

And just when he thinks things can’t get any worse, the arrival of a sadistic SS captain brings unspeakable atrocities to his town — and surprisingly, a glimmer of hope for Mirek to save all those he cares about if only he has the courage to grasp it…

Inspired by a true story of love, bravery, and compassion, A Song of Silence explores history’s darkest hour and how, even in the face of overwhelming evil, one man can become a dazzling beacon of light.

Discover what it means to be human. Discover A Song of Silence.

5 out of 5 fairies

A terrifying time, and a man just doing his best to keep his young charges safe, is brought to life in this poignant, dark, and at times heartwarming and heartbreaking story. Lee truly makes you travel back in time, and pulls no punches as to the realities of being in Poland during WWII when the Germans arrived. At times, it was difficult to read, simply because it made my heart ache so much. I highly recommend reading this with some tissues and your favorite comfort drink nearby. Mirek is a beautiful soul, who desperately wants to save all those in his care, and you can feel his desperation to do so, and the pain when he can’t, flowing off the page. While this is by no means a light read, if you’re looking for a book that is dark but unforgettable, with a small glimmer of hope within, then you’ll want to grab this.

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Apart from animals and writing, Steve’s passion is travel. He’s visited 60 countries and enjoyed some amazing experiences, including cage-diving with great white sharks, sparring with a monk at a Shaolin temple, and watching a turtle lay eggs on a moonlit beach. He’s explored Machu Picchu, Pompeii, and the Great Wall of China, yet for all that, he’s a man of simple tastes — give him an egg sandwich and the TV remote control, and he’ll be happy for hours!

He lives in the North of England with his partner, Ania, and two black cats who arrived in the garden one day and liked it so much, they stayed. Graciously, the cats allow Steve and Ania to stay in ‘their’ house.

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