Dust to Dust

In Depression-era Kansas, young Brianna Byrne’s life is darkened by dust storms and economic desperation. But amidst the hardship, she finds emotional shelter in exchanging pen pal letters with Hans, a boy in Amsterdam. They forge a deep and abiding bond over the years, sharing heartbreak, laughter, and dreams.Years later, desolate and disillusioned, eighteen-year-old Brianna decides to leave Kansas to seek solace in the peace and beauty of Amsterdam. Her friendship with Hans and his sister Sophie brings her renewed hope and joy, but when the Nazis invade Holland in May 1940, Brianna must navigate the treacherous new landscape, confronting difficult choices and unexpected challenges.Brianna’s journey soon turns into one of survival, resistance, and self-discovery. As she struggles to maintain hope in this dangerous and terrifying new world, Brianna must confront the complexities of loyalty, courage, and friendship--and the true meaning of home and freedom.