TRAIN Z is a World War II historical Fiction novel that follows a young Romani (Gypsy) couple who travel from Sarajevo to a family funeral in German-occupied Brussels in December 1943 and are arrested. In their efforts to escape and keep a step ahead of the Nazis, they fall in with members of the Belgian Resistance and find th... emselves involved in harrowing and dangerous operations in support of the Allied Forces. Saban and Elisaveta are determined to return home to Sarajevo, but will they die trying?read more
The horrors of World War II are well-documented, but few stories shed light on the struggles of the Romani people during the Holocaust. In TRAIN Z, David D. Bommarito brings this untold history to life through the gripping tale of Saban and Elisaveta.
A Journey Interrupted – A young couple travels from Sarajevo to Brussels, unaware that their lives are about to change forever.
Captured and Deported – Arrested by the Nazis, they are sent to the Mechelen Transit Camp and forced onto Train Z, a direct route to Auschwitz.
A Daring Escape – In a desperate bid for survival, they join the Belgian Resistance, engaging in dangerous missions that could turn the tide of war.
TRAIN Z is more than a historical novel—it’s a story of resilience, love, and the fight for freedom. It reminds us of the bravery of those who resisted oppression and the sacrifices made for a better future.
History, Fiction, and the Indomitable Human Spirit – TRAIN Z
For lovers of historical fiction, TRAIN Z by David D. Bommarito is an unmissable tale of survival, courage, and resistance in WWII Europe.
Set in 1943, the novel follows Saban and Elisaveta, a young Romani couple who find themselves trapped in Nazi-occupied Belgium. Arrested and deported to Auschwitz, they must defy the odds, escape the horrors of war, and fight for freedom with the Belgian Resistance.
This gripping novel is a testament to human resilience and hope in the darkest times. A must-read for those who appreciate WWII history, powerful storytelling, and untold perspectives.
BIOGRAPHY In 2013, I saw a program about the well-guarded 20th train from the Nazi's Mechelen Transit Camp in Brussels to Auschwitz. It was stopped by three Belgian resistance members who helped seventeen Jewish prisoners escape. That program sent me on a quest to research and write a story about Train Z, the only one of 28 tr... ains from the Mechelen Transit Camp to have Romani prisoners onboard. I also wanted to salute the Belgian resistance and the Roma in this book who fought for freedom during World War II.read more
Book Detail
Title
TRAIN Z: A Little Known Chapter of World War II
Author
David D. Bommarito
ASIN
B0BTFJC4KY
Publish Date
29, Jan 2023
Language
English
Page Count
307
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