The Enemy Beside Me

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Inspired by true events, this powerful and provocative novel explores the journey of two individuals seeking reconciliation over past atrocities. Milia Gottstein, who has taken the reins of the Survivor’s Campaign from her father and grandfather, is committed to ensuring that the voices of Holocaust victims are heard. Her relentless pursuit of justice for Nazi war criminals has often overshadowed her roles as a wife to busy surgeon Julius and as a mother and grandmother. Just as she plans to pass on her responsibilities and reclaim her personal life, an unexpected phone call shatters her sense of stability. Amidst this upheaval, Milia is invited to be the keynote speaker at a Holocaust conference in Lithuania by Dr. Darius Vidas, the conference head known for his rebellious spirit. Despite her reservations about his motives—given her reputation as a ‘public enemy’ in Lithuania for demanding accountability for the annihilation of the Jewish community, including her own family—she accepts the invitation, driven by a hidden agenda. As Milia and Darius embark on their mission, shared experiences transform their initial antagonism into a growing intimacy. However, this evolution intensifies the hostility surrounding them, jeopardizing their families, careers, and reputations, ultimately forcing them into shocking decisions that challenge everything they have fought for and the bond they have formed.