Born in the twilight of the Russian Tsar's Empire, Karlis is raised on the fertile plains of Courland. Though poor, through hard work and good farming sense, the family becomes wealthy, only to lose everything when Russia and Germany invade Latvia. Between two Giants is a moving historical novel that spans Karlis Kohler/Kelers and his extended family's journey through life. It is a tale of the ultimate triumph of human spirit over ideological fanaticism and evil. Based on true events full of danger, hardship, anguish and betrayal as the family endeavours to escape the tyranny of two warring nations, this is a tale that, once heard, will not be forgotten.