Marcia Wakeman
Historical Fiction Author
Praise & Reviews
Although based on the true story of Ryszard Muszynski’s experiences at the hands of the Nazis during the Second World War, full of the horrors of life in the labour camps, this is essentially a story of hope, of optimism.
Helen West
I've read a lot of historical fiction books set in the time of World War 2, but none that
manages to set the scene and engage the reader with the main characters as well as this
one does.
Annette Lee
Wakeman's storytelling is both compelling and vivid. The reader is immersed in the harrowing
realities of the time, experiencing every emotion and hardship alongside Ryszard.
Lisa Rossington
I stayed with this book for hours at a time, and didn’t want to put it down! The writing flows beautifully, and yet still conveys the significance, heaviness and details
of the Polish experience during this time.
Fiona Batterham
About Marcia Wakeman
Marcia Wakeman was born in England in 1956, migrating to Australia in 1961 with her family. She attended Newcastle Teachers College in the latter part of the 1970s and was an Art teacher for 26 years. Happily married, Marcia has three daughters and six grandchildren. She decided to write this story about her Polish father, Ryszard, when he passed away in 2020, aged 93.