The story is one of love, courage, sadness, and intrigue. It is the history of the Wehmeyer family, starting in Prussia in 1866 and ending in the Midwestern city of Cincinnati in 1960. As two elderly sisters deal with their individual problems of aging, Carrie, the younger sister, begins the saga by sharing with her five year old great-great nephew Alex, the heroic past of his ancestors in the Austro-Prussian War as it involves the inception of the International Red Cross. The boy hangs on every word, proud and fascinated by the exciting history of this branch of his family tree and how the family came to America. Then, four years later, Mayme’s mind crosses to a place Alex finds unfamiliar. Carrie shares with Alex’s mother the dark secrets of the family, not to be exposed before both she and Mayme pass. The story reveals the reason for Mayme’s eccentric personality, the life-long relationship between the two spinsters, and the reason for Carrie’s undying love and devotion to her sister.
The Great Great Aunts from Prussia
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REVIEWS / TESTIMONIALS
Impactful, culturally relevant and enjoyable fiction
​I have loved all of Robert Beckstedt's books, all in different ways. This is his best pure story. Well-written and memorable, it contains everything I love in a great read... curiosity, historical accuracy, a noble cause, romance, and heartbreak, with just the right touch of humor.
William Thole
When I flipped through the pages of The Great Great Aunts from Prussia, I wasn’t expecting this short novel to capture my heart and attention so completely. Robert Beckstedt’s story telling shines with a rare combination of intellect and heart. The Great Great Aunts from Prussia beautifully explores how the events of ancestors past can connect in such a way it unknowingly influences generations. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the family.
