Our Silent Footsteps

Mary Beker did not know her husband, Jozef, at all. In 2005, she is searching for clues about his pre-war life, which could ruin the memory of the man she adored. When unravelling his past causes her to revisit uncomfortable memories of her own, Mary must reach a new understanding of the events that brought them together. Our Silent Footsteps is based on the true story of Mary, an Egyptian Copt, and Jozef, a Polish Jew, and is a love story transcending the trauma of war.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2024
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

To truly understand a person, it is often said that one must delve into their past. However, if this statement holds true, then Mary Beker did not know her husband, Jozef, at all.

Warsaw, 2005. An elderly Mary sets out on a quest to uncover the mysteries of her late husband's pre-war life. She seeks answers about the first wife and children he had to leave behind, as well as the siblings who vanished. However, she is aware that the truth she discovers could tarnish the memory of the man she adored, the memories they shared. As she delves deeper into Jozef's past, Mary is forced to confront uncomfortable memories of her own.

Through her journey, Mary gains a new understanding of the events that brought her and Jozef together. Our Silent Footsteps, a captivating novel based on the true story of Mary and Jozef, spans continents, cultures, and time. It is a love story that transcends the trauma of war, offering a poignant portrayal of the complexities of human relationships and the resilience of the human spirit.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805142447