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1915: British airman Henry finds himself stranded behind enemy lines.
Small Acts of Resistance
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When his aircraft crashes in Northern France, British airman Henry finds himself stranded behind enemy lines. His survival depends on the courage and compassion of a local family who risk everything by hiding him in their farmhouse.
With her village already suffering under Occupation, Marie knows sheltering Henry will put her in family in grave danger, and that peril only increases when two German officers are unexpectedly billeted with them. Forced to live cheek by jowl with their occupiers, it takes all their cunning to keep their deadly secret.
As the shadow of war spreads, loves blooms, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness.
But before long love is put to the test as everyone’s loyalty is called into question. The ramifications of the choices they must now make will be felt long after the war is over.
Locations
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Northern France
the locations are vague and there are no specifics to where this village or farm might be so the map illustrates the key sites associated with WW1 memorials and battlefields.
This novel could have and probably did happen across France. Families who decided to hide those running from the German army. Families having to give up their homes or share them with the German enemy. when both happens to one family at the same time…
This is a poignant and heart breaking novel that really hits home the horrors and confusion of war. Reminds you that the lines between occupier and enemy were extremely blurred at times.
Booktrailer Review
My heart was wrenched out of my throat during this novel. What must it have been like to have had to allow German soldiers to live with you during war time. Would I have been brave enough to also hide a pilot they thought was MIA? So many emotional pulls and questions to consider here that I was honestly torn reading this. I thought the lines would have been black and white….but there are various shades in between. A skilled author takes you there and makes you care for both sides!
Extremely atmospheric and wonderfully written.
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: Small Acts of Resistance
Author/Guide : Anita Frank Destination: Northern France Departure Time: 1915
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