Six Years of Absence: The Captivating Odyssey of a French Soldier in WWII Based on True Events
(1) (1) $6.99 kindleeBook, Paperback,
Share with your network:

Six Years of Absence: The Captivating Odyssey of a French Soldier in WWII Based on True Events

by Alain RollandPublish: Jul 04, 2024Historical Fiction

Book Overview

Summer 1939 – Alexandre lives peacefully in Brittany, France, with his wife and newborn child. Suddenly, war is declared. He is enlisted on the Eastern Front line with his engineer regiment. His fascinating odyssey takes him to Flanders, Belgium, and Dunkirk where he misses the last boat for England. Taken prisoner, he walks t... o Holland where he is then transported to two prison camps in Pomerania. From the stalags to the village of Schivelbein, where he works in a kommando for five interminable years of confinement, Alexandre goes through many tragic – but sometimes also comical ¬– adventures where he encounters a plethora of endearing characters. Eventually, the Red Army liberates Alexandre, who then experiences new dramatic adventures before his return, after six years of absence, to his barely-known little boy and his wife who are impatiently waiting for him. read more

Error:

Warning:

      • Error:

      Warning:

standalone complete series

Alain Rolland
United States1 Book
Historical Fiction

BIOGRAPHY
I was born and raised in Brittany (France) and lived in the US for the past 30 years. I live in San Diego, California with my wife, three boys and four grandchildren. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. I have worked for three decades in the United States in the pharmaceutical and biot... echnology industry. I love music and painting, which I practice as an amateur, reading historical and adventure novels, scuba diving, hiking and travelling. read more
Benjamin Rolland Benjamin Rolland 1 month ago
Six Years of Absence tells the journey of Alexandre as he is drafted at the onset of WWII, leaving his wife and newborn child behind. His journey takes him through numerous historical settings as he works with his companions on harrowing though sometimes comical events. His journey takes him through Dunkirk, Poland, and eventually Pomerania. Lasting 6 long years, Alexandre is finally reunited with his family as the war ends. The novel is inspired by journal entries coupled with historical events and settings, crafting a nuanced narrative for readers to enjoy. Alain’s research and attention to detail are apparent on every page.
Book Detail
Title Six Years of Absence: The Captivating Odyssey of a French Soldier in WWII Based on True Events
Author Alain Rolland
ASIN B0D5X32WJK
Publish Date 04, Jul 2024
Publisher Alain Rolland
Language English
Page Count 274
© 2025 Allauthor Product of LMN Technology Pvt Limited. All Rights Reserved. Privacy | Terms and Conditions | Contact Us
Advertising Disclosure: Please note that many links to retailers are affiliate links, which yields a commission for us. allauthor.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon sites.