Scenes From The Siege of Doblina, Part 1 1939-1945

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ACTION EPIC DRAMA WAR HISTORICAL FICTION

1940s & '50s

Michael Beiriger

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Submision Type

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Logline

We live the stories of Doblina's Christian and Jewish Poles, refugees, and the erratic parade of Nazi commandants and lowly soldiers during the long, agonizing occupation of this innocent town. The blind, unyielding Nazi dream will destroy many of these lives, but youth and hope will fight and win.

Genre

Action,Epic,Drama,War,Historical Fiction

Short Summary

Pre-teens Emil and Miron experience the shocking spectacle of waves of refugees fleeing the Nazi invasion of eastern Poland pushing through their town. The boys innocence and naive patriotism are shattered as they help Dr. Brokowski--Emil's father--with wounded and retreating Polish soldiers.

Setting

A modest but prosperous farming town in Poland

Based on a True Story

Yes

Plot - Premise

Rebellion Against 'The One',Overcoming Monster/Villain

Plot - Other Elements

Coming of Age

Mature Audience Themes

Extreme Violence,Nudity

Main Character Details

Name: Emil Brokowski

Age: twelve at the beginning

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Faithful,Educated,Flexible,Honorable,Leader,Modest,Patriotic,Selfless,Strong Moral Code

Additional Character Details

Name: Dr. Stefan Brokowski

Age: 55 at the beginning

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Faithful,Gracious,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Masculine,Patriotic,Blunt,Selfless,Outspoken,Skillful,Visionary,Sophisticated,Strong Moral Code

Additional Character Details

Name: Vincent Babik

Age: 16 at the beginning

Gender: Male

Role: skeptic

Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Aggressive,Charming,Confident,Engaging,Heartthrob,Heroic,Leader,Masculine,Narcisstic,Outspoken,Sarcastic,Secretive,Manipulative,Unapologetic

Additional Character Details

Name: Saul Penzik

Age: 21 at beginning

Gender: Male

Role: sidekick

Key Traits: Adventurous,Aggressive,Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Engaging,Faithful,Flexible,Heroic,Educated,Underdog,Masculine,Sexy,Blunt,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Visionary,Sarcastic,Sophisticated,Unapologetic

About The Author

'Doblina' is the product of several years of deep research and the saga is told in four novels, pushing my total of published novels to seven. I have a BA in Journalism from the University of Kansas, and my primary career was as a sound engineer working in film, TV, and animation in Los Angeles.

Target Audiences

Age: 18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal

Group Specific

Polish citizens, Polish-Americans, WWII survivors, Jewish refugees

Publishing Details

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: Amazon

Year Published: 2017 -2019

Hard Copy Available

Yes

ISBN

1722190957