The Plum Tree by David Graham Phillips is a moving story of love, faith and survival during World War II. The action unfolds in Germany, where a young German woman, Christenel, and a Jew from Chicago, Jude, meet against the background of the Nazi regime. Their love becomes a light in times of darkness, embracing hope, fear and danger. The author skillfully reveals the complexity of the internal conflicts of the heroes, allowing the reader to feel the depth and significance of the events of this tragic era. "The Plum Tree" is an insightful and memorable story about how love can help find meaning in the darkest of times.