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The Jenische Blood
Paperback
Series: Jenische Stone
ISBN13: 9781968919603
Publisher: Armin Lear Press
Published: Nov 9 2026
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Presented in two distinct parts, The Jenische Blood-the second book in the Jenische Stones duology by decorated veteran, teacher, and author Gregg Hammond-follows the descendants of Beck German Baptist immigrants in America from the post-World War II era through the 1960s. Set primarily in rural Indiana, the novel captures the lived experiences of a changing America against the backdrop of the Cold War, the space race, and the Vietnam War.
Part One: Annie's Search
The first part continues the story of Annie, a gifted aeronautical engineer. As an infant, she was hurriedly given up by a distressed woman to members of the Beck family during their 1932 visit to Germany. Though deeply cherished by her adoptive family, Annie is relentlessly haunted by questions about her origins and driven by the urgent need to find her birth mother, whom she believes is still alive.
Part Two: The Twin Brothers
The second part shifts focus to the twin sons of Melodie and Daniel Beck, two prominent characters from the first book. As the turbulent 1960s unfold, the two brothers choose radically different paths, testing the strength of their family bonds and their shared heritage.
Inspiration and Background
Drawing deeply from personal inspiration, author Gregg Hammond weaves the rich storytelling framework of The Jenische Blood from the evocative oral traditions of his grandmother's stories combined with his own life experiences. This fusion of family lore and personal perspective infuses the duology with authentic emotional depth, bridging generations of history and heritage.
The Jenische Blood masterfully blends meticulous historical detail with deep emotional resonance, delivering a compelling portrait of identity, belonging, and familial loyalty during one of America's most transformative decades.
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