Newlyweds Iris and Harrison have barely begun their life together when the draft separates them less than a month into their marriage.
Harrison is sent overseas, eventually carrying his limited medical skills from Normandy through the Battle of the Bulge and into the aftermath of Dachau. Back home in Minnesota, Iris fights a quieter war—against loneliness, grief, uncertainty, and the fear that even if Harrison returns, the man she married may not.
Inspired by the true story of the author's grandparents, Due South is a deeply personal WWII historical novel about love, trauma, resilience, and what happens after a soldier comes home.
Bound by love but altered by separation, heartbreak, sacrifice, and enduring devotion, Due South explores wartime trauma, PTSD, grief, and the lasting impact of war on marriage and family across generations.
Inspired by real events, family photographs, military records, oral histories, and preserved wartime artifacts, Due South blends sweeping historical detail with the emotional intimacy of literary fiction. This deeply human story shines a light on the courage of ordinary people living through extraordinary times.
Perfect for readers of The Nightingale, The Women, The Things We Cannot Say, and The Book Thief, Due South is a moving family saga about survival, healing, and the kind of love that endures long after war is over.
