The story of Michael, Louis, Alex and Isobel, four children on the edge of adolescence, who run away to the forest to establish their own utopian community. All seems well in the Republic of trees - until the sudden arrival of Joy. Under her influence, the

'Lyrical and profound, delving into the depths of human connection. You will cry.' GLAMOUR 'Impressive . . . it gripped my heart and imagination.' JO BROWNING WROE 'Intriguing . . . there is also significant charm and energy.' GUARDIAN 'Compulsive, electrifying.' SPECTATOR One man, one choice, two lifetimes. In one unforgettable night, thirteen-year-old Max Spiegelman's life splits in two. As Max sleeps, a house fire creeps through his parents' shop. Woken by smoke, Max manages to escape - orphaned, disfigured and adopted by an Aryan family who change his identity and his prospects. ...