One night during the civil war, the militiamen and the Syrian army have devastated homes and lives, and most of the residents that survived have been taken to a camp. A young Syrian girl Aziza is protecting her younger brother at all costs. The scent of burning flesh, of charred trees, of rotting bodies, has been seared into the girl’s brain like a bloody tag. They struggle to stay alive. A stranger comes forward to help. Will the stranger help them establish a new life? Is there any hope of a reunion with the family?  The chaos of wartime is brutally reflected in the chaos of the characters’ lives. Heart-breaking and powerful, this is a must for fans of war dramas and contemporary fiction.  Poignant yet life-affirming, ‘A tale from Syria’s heart’ explores the world of evacuees, highlighting the odd and sudden circumstances the children had to confront.