The Darkest Corner of the World

Who can you turn to when the only choice is between two evils? In 1941, fifteen-year-oldMadli hopes that the Soviet occupation is temporary, but when the neighbours, along with thousands of others, are deported, sheknows that lives are in danger. She longs for the safety of her grandfather'sfarm. Da [...]
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Who can you turn to when the only choice is between two evils? In 1941, fifteen-year-oldMadli hopes that the Soviet occupation is temporary, but when the neighbours, along with thousands of others, are deported, sheknows that lives are in danger. She longs for the safety of her grandfather'sfarm. Days later, the Nazis invade her country. Friends and family find themselvesdivided as they try to choose which dictator they'd rather live under-Hitler or Stalin.Madli is horrified by either choice, but how long can sheremain neutral? Every day brings new dangers and unimaginable decisions. In order tosurvive, Madli knows she can't fight the enemy, so she is determined to outwitthem. This stunning debut from Urve Tamberg takes readers toWorldWar IIin Estonia, a country that vanished from world view for almost fifty years.The struggle to survive is brought to life through the eyes of a teenager whois determined to keep her family together against all odds.