Poland

Poland is the location for most of the story. The three main characters in this book are all Polish and do not plan on returning to this now Communist country.

Warsaw

Warsaw is a large city in Poland that was the home to the Nowaks prior to World War II.

Poland Woods

Silvana and Aurek spent almost six years in the woods in Poland, hiding from German and Russian soldiers. Silvana hid there with her son, Aurek, because she feared the soldiers would take her son from her.

Marseilles

Marseilles is the French town in which Janusz met and lived with Helene.

22 Britannia Road

22 Britannia Road is the address of the home that Janusz bought before the arrival of his wife and son that he had not seen in six years.

Ipswich

Ipswich is the small town in which 22 Britannia Road exists.

Felixstowe

Felixstowe is the seaside...