The Lonely Tree
by Yael Politis
1944, British Mandate Palestine
A compelling love story, told against the background of Israel's chaotic birth, with the initial focus on events at one isolated border kibbutz – Kfar Etzion.
Tonia is the daughter of modern orthodox Polish immigrants, who are fervent socialist Zionists. Amos is a passionate patriot, whose Yemenite family has lived in Jerusalem for seven generations.
Though irresistibly drawn to one another, Tonia and Amos are very different. They share a deep love of family and homeland, but Tonia is a reluctant participant in the effort to achieve statehood, believing it will inflict further catastrophe upon the Jewish people. She dreams of living somewhere safe and secure, away from the constant threat of annihilation. Amos steadfastly believes in the ultimate success of their struggle and is prepared to make any sacrifice to that end.
These characters bring a unique chapter of history to life, seen through a new perspective.
The iconic Lonely Tree of the title still stands in the Etzion Bloc today.
Other books by this author:
The Summer of 1974 (Vintage Contemporary, Israel)
Gavrielle Rozmann, the daughter of Ilana Rozmann from The Lonely Tree, meets Charlie Freeman, from Whatever Happened to Mourning Free?, and a lot happens.
The Olivia series (USA, Historical 1840-50s) Books 2-5 are available on Amazon, including Kindle Unlimited:
Book 1 - Olivia, Mourning (FREE)
Book 2 - The Way the World Is
Book 3 - Whatever Happened to Mourning Free?
Book 4 - The Summer of 1848
Book 5 - Money and Good Things
A compelling love story, told against the background of Israel's chaotic birth, with the initial focus on events at one isolated border kibbutz – Kfar Etzion.
Tonia is the daughter of modern orthodox Polish immigrants, who are fervent socialist Zionists. Amos is a passionate patriot, whose Yemenite family has lived in Jerusalem for seven generations.
Though irresistibly drawn to one another, Tonia and Amos are very different. They share a deep love of family and homeland, but Tonia is a reluctant participant in the effort to achieve statehood, believing it will inflict further catastrophe upon the Jewish people. She dreams of living somewhere safe and secure, away from the constant threat of annihilation. Amos steadfastly believes in the ultimate success of their struggle and is prepared to make any sacrifice to that end.
These characters bring a unique chapter of history to life, seen through a new perspective.
The iconic Lonely Tree of the title still stands in the Etzion Bloc today.
Other books by this author:
The Summer of 1974 (Vintage Contemporary, Israel)
Gavrielle Rozmann, the daughter of Ilana Rozmann from The Lonely Tree, meets Charlie Freeman, from Whatever Happened to Mourning Free?, and a lot happens.
The Olivia series (USA, Historical 1840-50s) Books 2-5 are available on Amazon, including Kindle Unlimited:
Book 1 - Olivia, Mourning (FREE)
Book 2 - The Way the World Is
Book 3 - Whatever Happened to Mourning Free?
Book 4 - The Summer of 1848
Book 5 - Money and Good Things
