First and foremost I would be remiss if I did not take the time to personally thank Jenny Lecoat, Harper Collins, & Graydon House for this Winter 2021 Blog Tour -Historical Fiction - genre!
Little did I know I'd fall in love with a story from a beautiful young Jewish woman named Hedy, trapped on the occupied island of Jersey during World War II.When the Germans invade the Channel Islands there's no counter attack as the allies feel The Channel Islands aren't worth protecting.
Little did Hedy realize many of the islanders settled into an uneasy coexistence with the occupying forces but not Hedy. Hedy is Jewish, ergo this fact alone may lead to deportation or worse.
Therefore, she takes up a job as a translator and falls in love with a German Lieutenant named Kurt.
This relationship heats up while danger lurks all around her.
Courage means survival not only using her own survival skills but those of her community united as one alongside a man who for all intense purposes as an officer should be her enemy.
The way in which this proceeds even when they meet at the crossroads of life was quite fascinating and it's interesting to note that this is based on true events.
I've read many historical books from this time period and this one in particular managed to make you feel every movement, every emotion, every dire consequence in trying to merely thrive and survive.
A great new read that I hope you have the pleasure of enjoying real soon!
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