The Good Shepherd Watches
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Last published Thu, Nov 6, 2025
Hungary, 1944. Eleven-year-old Aron Feldmann and his baby sister, Eva, are forced onto a path of survival after their parents are taken away. With war closing in and danger at every turn, Aron must grow up too quickly, learning to protect his sister in a world that has no mercy for children.
The Good Shepherd Watches is a coming-of-age story set against the shadows of World War II - a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the fragile thread of hope that binds a family together.
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