From Wandering Aengus Press,Fertile Groundis a novel that brings to light a dark chapter of American history. During the cold spring of 1942 in upstate New York, US  government officials steal away German-born farmer Hans Müller in the middle of the night, leaving his wife and two sons alone and without explanation. Does Hans’ odd obsession with his shortwave radio and foreign newspapers  mean his quaint American life has been a lie? Or has the government  made a horrible mistake that threatens to undo their family?

"Fertile Ground brings the past alive with nuance."
Jonis Agee,The River Wife

"A riveting mystery."
Timothy Schaffert,
The Perfume Thief

Penn Stewart

 

 

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