In The Saga of Family Herz, W. W. Mulkey describes the rich and often tumultuous history of the land that became Russia. In this fascinating description he introduces the family Herz, using first the comprehensive and enlightening memoirs of Konrad Herz, and then the reminiscences of his daughters, Rosa and Melitta. From the early struggles of a German family living in Russia, through their desperate attempts to survive the atrocities of World War II, and finally to their joyful and successful lives in the United States, the reader learns about generosity, kindness, and proof that a family can withstand nearly any hardship, as long as it remains together, committed to doing what is right and honorable.