Paperback, 256 pages
Published October 1st 2021 by Barbour Fiction
Liz Tolsma Author
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Barbour has an amazing series of books out called Heroines of WW11, of which this is one.
These are brave women who risk it all for a very important cause during the time period of WW11.
The author writes with a passion for her work rarely seen now a days.
Immaculately researched we find a photojournalist who is bored with her assignments in London as she photographs mothers standing in ration lines. Wanting more and to make a difference she jumps at the chance to go to France.
We can feel the tension in the story as the Nazis are here and they are determined to wipe out every “insignificant person”.
Determined to get to the front line photojournalist, Nellie enlists Jean-Paul Breslau of the French underground but there are many detrimental happenings in the pathway including finding a sweet, hidden special needs child.
Nellie will do everything in her power including giving her life to keep the children safe from the advancing Nazis.
Absolutely amazing book. I have read many WW11 books but none quite like this. This story will stay with me!
I also enjoyed reading the author notes at the back of the book telling which part of the story was based on truth. Fascinating, I’ve learned a lot reading this book.
Pub Date 01 Oct 2021
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.
GoodReads Summary
A Photojournalist Risks Her Life to Save a Very Special Child
Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII.
Journalist Nellie Wilkerson has spent the bulk of the war in London, photographing mothers standing in milk lines—and she’s bored. She jumps at the chance to go to France, where the Allied forces recently landed. There she enlists Jean-Paul Breslau of the French underground to take her to the frontlines. On the journey, they stumble upon a great tragedy, leaving a girl with special needs being orphaned.
Can Nellie and Jean-Paul see the child to a safe haven while being pursued by the Nazis, who are pressed by the advancing Allies and determined to destroy all they can before they flee?
About The Author
Born January 11
Website http://www.liztolsma.com
Twitter LizTolsma
Liz Tolsma has lived in Wisconsin most of her life, and she now resides next to a farm field with her husband, their son, and their two daughters. All of their children have been adopted internationally and one has special needs. Her novella, Under His Wings, appeared in the New York Times bestselling collection, A Log Cabin Christmas. Her debut novel, Snow on the Tulips, released in August of 2013. Daisies Are Forever released in May 2014. When not busy putting words to paper, she enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping with her family. Please visit her blog at www.liztolsma.blogspot.com and follow her on Facebook and Twitter (@LizTolsma). She is also a regular contributor to the Barn Door blog.
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