All for Nothing

Set in East Prussia during January of 1945, All for Nothing tells the tale of the von Globig family as the German army retreats and the Red Army approaches. As strange visitors begin to arrive at their manor house, life continues for the family much like before. Until the events they never allowed themselves to imagine come to pass. This novel by Walter Kempowski is a poignant reminder of the heartbreak felt by many families during World War II.