The Ring Keeper of Kosovo Bound by War. United by a Promise. The Ringkeeper of Kosovo is a story inspired by real events. While I never met the Veseli family personally, their journey was shared with me through my parents, who knew friends connected to them. Though I cannot verify every detail as historical fact, I have no reason to doubt the truth of their struggle. This novel is a tribute to the resilience of those who endured the Yugoslavian Wars, reflecting the stories passed down and honoring the strength of families torn apart by conflict. On February 28, 1998, the Kosovo War erupted, plunging the region into turmoil until its conclusion on June 11, 1999. Amidst this chaos, Bobo and Dragica Veseli are forcibly taken to Serbian concentration camps, leaving their three children—Ceca (15), Dejan (13), and Isadora (6)—to navigate a world where safety is an illusion. Alone and desperate, the siblings encounter Brano, a boy bearing a single object of hope: a ring entrusted to him by their father before his capture. Together, they embark on a perilous journey through war-torn landscapes, facing betrayal and unimaginable challenges in their quest for safety. As the conflict rages and time dwindles, the ring becomes more than a familial token—it transforms into a beacon of hope, guiding their path and fortifying their resolve to reunite with their parents. But will its significance be enough to lead them home? The Ring Keeper of Kosovo is a gripping tale of survival, destiny, and the unbreakable bonds of family amidst the darkest shadows of war.