In WWII a loving family tries to live a normal life under the Nazis. Their 18yo, a bone sculptor of magical beings, must confront his inner demons before they discover his darkest secretsDuring WWII, in the charming medieval city of Arnhem in Holland, a loving family strives for normalcy under Nazi occupation. Their eldest son, Kees, a sensitive young man, finds comfort in his beautiful ancient home – a fortress with thick walls and private fields – an enchanting sanctuary where he brings magical creatures to life through his intricate bone carvings. However, it’s 1941, and the whimsical world he creates is shattered when he is tricked into enlisting in the SS, embarking on a harrowing journey to Russia. As the tension tightens, the family becomes a haven of both love and uncertainty, where the delicate balance between the supernatural and survival sparks a riveting tale of resilience and sacrifice. Will Kees’s artistic spirit endure the brutality of war, or will it lead to an unforeseen and shocking destiny?A historical novel about a loving family’s moral dilemmas during the Nazi occupation.The Bone Sculptor by A.S. Mink is a literary novel exploring human resilience, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas during the Nazi occupation of World War II.During World War II, in the charming medieval town of Arnhem in Holland, a loving family strives for normalcy under Nazi occupation. Their eldest son, Kees, a sensitive young man, finds comfort in his beautiful ancient home - a fortress with thick walls and private fields - an enchanting sanctuary where he brings magical beings to life through his intricate bone carvings. However, it's 1941, and his magical world shatters when his father tricks him into enlisting in the SS. His Jewish friend, Ab, realises that Kees will not survive the brutality of war, so he enlists under a false identity and joins Kees on a harrowing journey to the Eastern Front. As tensions rise, Kees finds comfort in his love for his family and his friendship with Ab. Kees carefully navigates the line between the supernatural and survival as he dreams about returning home. But everything he treasures is called into question when he receives a mysterious letter from his stepmother. The letter unveils a dark secret about Ab that turns Kees's world upside down. Will Kees's magical creations be his salvation or lead to an unforeseen and shocking destiny?