A Rose for the Resistance - (Heroines of WWII) by Angela K Couch (Paperback)

About the Book

"With her father in a German POW camp and her home in Sainte-Máere-âEglise, France, under Nazi occupation, Rosalie Barrieau will do anything to keep her younger brother safe. . .even from his desire to join the French resistance. Then she falls into the debt of a German solder--one who delivers a wounded British pilot to her door. Though not sure what to make of her German ally, Rosalie is thrust deep into the heart of the local underground. Franz Kafka has survived the war by following orders, but a brush with death and a transfer to Normandy, France, has him questioning the cost of his course. Even as he finds himself receiving a promotion and instructions to seek out the Resistance, his compassion for the French under German occupation can't be ignored--neither can a beautiful young woman often seen riding a bicycle through checkpoints. As tensions build toward the allied invasion of Normandy, they both must decide how much they are willing to risk for freedom--and love"--Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

A French Woman and German Soldier Create a Truce

Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this new series celebrates the unsung heroes--the heroines of WWII.

With her father in a German POW camp and her home in Ste Mere Eglise, France, under Nazi occupation, Rosalie Barrieau will do anything to keep her younger brother safe. . .even from his desire to join the French resistance. Until she falls into the debt of a German solder--one who delivers a wounded British pilot to her door. Though not sure what to make of her German ally, Rosalie is thrust deep into the heart of the local underground. As tensions build toward the allied invasion of Normandy, she must decide how much she is willing to risk for freedom.

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The Cryptographer's Dilemma by Johnnie Alexander
Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma
Saving Mrs. Roosevelt by Candice Sue Patterson
Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War by Mary Davis

Review Quotes

A lovely romance and a touching story of a wounded family. Set amid the bleakness of Nazi-occupied Normandy, A Rose for the Resistance raises thoughtful questions about loyalty and courage and trust. Rosalie and Franz both find strength in dire circumstances, and their love grows from impossible to inevitable. You will lose yourself in this beautiful and suspenseful story!
--Sarah Sundin, best-selling and award-winning author of Until Leaves Fall in Paris

A Rose for the Resistance is a compelling historical romance, rendered upon the atmospheric canvas of the French resistance and the rising tension of the countdown to the invasion of Normandy. Braiding together the stories of a French woman drawn into the fight to free her country from occupation and a German soldier who finds himself on a journey he never expected, Angela Couch crafts a heart-tugging tale sure to keep readers eagerly turning pages. For fans of WWII fiction, this is one for the keeper shelf!
--Amanda Barratt, Christy Award-winning author of The White Rose Resists

The French paid the price "with the blood of their men and the tears of their women." Writing like this, which etched into my heart, drew me deep into the lives of two grief-stricken people struggling to overcome their fears to protect the ones they love. Though set amidst the chaos of World War II, the story focuses a soft light upon growing faith, challenging family relationships, and enduring trust. Angela Couch's novel is an emotional escape into a tension-filled era.
--Johnnie Alexander, best-selling and award-winning author of Where Treasure Hides and The Cryptographer's Dilemma.

Wow! A Rose for the Resistance is a story that will capture you from the start and not let you go. The way Angela has of telling a story and drawing you into the time and place is beautiful. I couldn't read it fast enough. Fabulous storytelling, lovely word choice, and realistic characters. I highly recommend this book.
-- Liz Tolsma, bestselling author of A Picture of Hope