This gripping and deeply emotional novel (of over 80,000 words) delves into the life of Anke, a beautiful young German woman who has a baby named Paul. She's caught up in a controlling relationship with her violent and manipulative boyfriend, Eric. To fund his drug addiction he has Anke trapped in a cycle of sexual exploitation. Sometimes she enjoys the feelings and rush of excitement sex can bring. Anke meets an attentive English Architect, Marcus who falls in love with her. Life for everyone becomes complicated. Will Anke break free with her young son or will events force her to remain in the only life she has ever known? There's betrayal, dark secrets, blackmail, twists and turns and more including romantic love, passionate sex, physical and psychological abuse and hardcore sex. This is a reading experience you'll enjoy. it's sure to get the hairs on your body standing up in anticipation, excitement, outrage, concern, disbelief and many other emotions. As you read you'll feel almost transported right there into the action as if you were watching a movie of the drama. The narrative flows effortlessly. By the end, you'll want to recommend 'Against the Berlin Wall' to all your friends.