Kristina Eschmeyer

So Long to Daylight is a sweeping historical romance set in the Yugoslav village of Donji Lapac as World War II unfolds. The war creates a breeding ground for greater tragedy as two young lives are torn apart by ethnic, religious and political schisms: Croat versus Serb, Catholic versus Orthodox and Communist versus Royalist. During their plight, they flee for their lives, fight and escape first from one side and then the other. They are torn asunder and just as communist takeover becomes inevitable, they find each other again. They must leave behind everything they've ever known in order to survive, and only then can they finally acknowledge their love. This untold true story reveals the vulnerability and tenacity of the human condition while contributing significantly to the World War II dialogue.So Long to Daylight is more than a captivating story; it is a tragic prequel to the modern day Balkans.