The fourth goldbar

Jan van Geel, a rebellious, impulsively violent young man, takes from life whatever he can, without caring about the immense damage he causes. In this gripping story, World War II and its aftermath play a crucial role. Jan escapes from the forced labor camp at Schöneweide, accidentally finds four gold bars, and survives three assassination attempts and a kidnapping. In Berlin, he marries the beautiful, strong Hanna. After disgracefully causing his marriage to her to collapse in the Netherlands in 1948, he leaves for Miami to join his wartime friends, abandoning his two children in foster homes. This marks the beginning of his four-year-old son Jonny's dreams of America and the arduous search for love and acceptance from a father he adores. Battling with his loneliness and grief, Jonny must find his own path to adulthood. The book is a journey full of emotion and hope, exploring the resilience of the human spirit, the will to survive, and the complexity of attachment. It is the story of two men searching for security and love, with women playing a crucial role in helping them find their place in the world.