Germany is desperate and apprehensive in 1945. Russian soldiers patrol and women scavenge in the rubble. So begins The Letter by Barry Cole. We wonder why Hannah and her children are given shelter by an older couple, Otto and his wife. The scene then focuses...

A New Beginning is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, interpersonal drama, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is best suited to adult readers and was penned by author Barry Cole. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story unfolds in war-torn northern...