Jakob Beer is seven years old when he is rescued from the muddy ruins of a buried village in Nazi-occupied Pol&. Of his family he is the only one who has survived. Under the guidance of the Greek geologist Athos Jakob must steel himself to excavate the horrors of his own history. A novel of astounding beauty & wisdom Fugitive Pieces is a profound meditation on the resilience of the human spirit & loves ability to resurrect even the most damaged of hearts.