Eli's Promise

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A "fixer" in a Polish town during World War II betrays a Jewish family, leading to a quest for justice 25 years later. This masterful historical fiction spans three eras: Nazi-occupied Poland, post-war Germany, and Chicago during the Vietnam War. Award-winning author Ronald H. Balson delves into the human cost of war, the complexities of survival, and the enduring strength of family bonds. In 1939, Eli Rosen lives with his wife Esther and young son in Lublin, where their construction company is seized and given to Maximilian Poleski, a ruthless profiteer. An uneasy alliance forms: Poleski will protect the Rosen family if Eli manages the business. The question remains—will Poleski keep his promise, or will betrayal lead to tragedy? By 1946, Eli and his son are in a displaced persons camp in Allied-occupied Germany, searching for a visa to America while his wife remains missing. A man selling illegal visas may hold clues about her fate. Fast forward to 1965, Eli rents a room in Albany Park, Chicago, driven by a mission. With determination and cunning, he navigates unfamiliar streets and political dangers in pursuit of the truth. Powerful and emotional, this rich novel captures a husband’s relentless quest for justice amidst the shadows of history.