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The Girl from the Resistance
1941, Nazi-occupied Holland . Trudi can hear the muffled sobs of two heartbroken little girls as they peer wide-eyed from their hiding place behind the bookcase. Rosy and Louisa’s parents have been dragged away by soldiers. Now Trudi is the only one who can keep them safe…
When Nazis break down the front door of eighteen-year-old Trudi ’s home and seize the Jewish couple hiding in her attic, she’s devastated, and is suddenly solely responsible for their two innocent children. The whispered rumours about the resistance are her only hope. A man called Frans and his cousin Piet risk their lives every day, helping scared and abandoned Jewish children escape into the countryside. Under the cover of night she races to beg for their help.
When the girls are offered a safe house, Trudi is relieved. But with soldiers on every corner of the cobbled streets, getting there will be extremely dangerous… she must dress up in a German nurse’s uniform and convince anyone who asks that she is transporting two children to hospital.
Trudi will have to give up everything to protect Rosy and Louisa. She will have to lie to her friends and family, and learn to fire a weapon that could take someone’s life. The only consolation is Piet’s dark eyes and handsome face as he stands beside her helping to plan her next steps.
But Trudi suspects someone close to her told the Nazis about the hiding place in the attic, and they’ll stop at nothing to make sure the girls do not escape…
A heartbreaking, inspiring and uplifting tale about the sacrifices we’re prepared to make for innocent people. Fans of Mandy Robotham, The Nightingale and All the Light We Cannot See will love this unforgettable historical series based on true stories of the heroic women of the Dutch resistance.
When Nazis break down the front door of eighteen-year-old Trudi ’s home and seize the Jewish couple hiding in her attic, she’s devastated, and is suddenly solely responsible for their two innocent children. The whispered rumours about the resistance are her only hope. A man called Frans and his cousin Piet risk their lives every day, helping scared and abandoned Jewish children escape into the countryside. Under the cover of night she races to beg for their help.
When the girls are offered a safe house, Trudi is relieved. But with soldiers on every corner of the cobbled streets, getting there will be extremely dangerous… she must dress up in a German nurse’s uniform and convince anyone who asks that she is transporting two children to hospital.
Trudi will have to give up everything to protect Rosy and Louisa. She will have to lie to her friends and family, and learn to fire a weapon that could take someone’s life. The only consolation is Piet’s dark eyes and handsome face as he stands beside her helping to plan her next steps.
But Trudi suspects someone close to her told the Nazis about the hiding place in the attic, and they’ll stop at nothing to make sure the girls do not escape…
A heartbreaking, inspiring and uplifting tale about the sacrifices we’re prepared to make for innocent people. Fans of Mandy Robotham, The Nightingale and All the Light We Cannot See will love this unforgettable historical series based on true stories of the heroic women of the Dutch resistance.
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First published October 10, 2023
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About the author
Imogen Matthews
18 books90 followersImogen Matthews lives in Oxford, England, and is the author of two romantic fiction novels. The Hidden Village is her first foray into historical fiction and YA.
She was born in Holland to a Dutch mother and English father and moved to England when she was still a baby.
Imogen has always enjoyed holidays in Holland and since 1990, has gone regularly with her husband and two children to Nunspeet on the edge of the Veluwe woods.
It was here she discovered the story of the hidden village and, together with her mother's vivid stories of life in WW2 Holland, she was inspired to write her historical fiction novels about bravery, courage, resilience and love.
She was born in Holland to a Dutch mother and English father and moved to England when she was still a baby.
Imogen has always enjoyed holidays in Holland and since 1990, has gone regularly with her husband and two children to Nunspeet on the edge of the Veluwe woods.
It was here she discovered the story of the hidden village and, together with her mother's vivid stories of life in WW2 Holland, she was inspired to write her historical fiction novels about bravery, courage, resilience and love.
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September 5, 2023
Though fictional, these stories are always inspiring, based as they are on true events.
Nazi occupied Holland, with soldiers on patrol everywhere. This wasn’t an easy place to live, especially if you were a Jew. Increasingly, Jewish families were being taken from their homes and sent to The Westerbork transit camp, which served as a temporary collection point for Jews in the Netherlands, from whence most were deported to killing centers at Auschwitz-Birkenau and Sobibor where they were murdered.
Trudi and her family have been giving refuge to a Jewish family of four, but when the Nazis arrived at her home, Trudi hides in a secret compartment in the attic with the two children, their parents begging her to keep them safe.
This is just the start for Trudi as she volunteers to help in a local resistance movement, helping Jewish children escape the horrors that would otherwise await them.
This was an inspiring story about the bravery of those willing to put their own lives on the line, in order to help others escape the Nazis. Although I found Trudi to be likeable, I did find her a a little naive after she took neighbours into her confidence, revealing her efforts to help Jewish children escape the Nazis - very dangerous indeed - my motto would be - Trust No One! As Trudi’s missions became ever more dangerous, the tension ramped up considerably leading to some heart stopping moments, especially for the children involved.
It’s difficult to write a review that honours the people for whom this scenario was a real and terrifying experience, but it never fails to move me thinking how mankind at its most desperate, is often at its very best.
*Thank you to Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for an honest unbiased review *
Nazi occupied Holland, with soldiers on patrol everywhere. This wasn’t an easy place to live, especially if you were a Jew. Increasingly, Jewish families were being taken from their homes and sent to The Westerbork transit camp, which served as a temporary collection point for Jews in the Netherlands, from whence most were deported to killing centers at Auschwitz-Birkenau and Sobibor where they were murdered.
Trudi and her family have been giving refuge to a Jewish family of four, but when the Nazis arrived at her home, Trudi hides in a secret compartment in the attic with the two children, their parents begging her to keep them safe.
This is just the start for Trudi as she volunteers to help in a local resistance movement, helping Jewish children escape the horrors that would otherwise await them.
This was an inspiring story about the bravery of those willing to put their own lives on the line, in order to help others escape the Nazis. Although I found Trudi to be likeable, I did find her a a little naive after she took neighbours into her confidence, revealing her efforts to help Jewish children escape the Nazis - very dangerous indeed - my motto would be - Trust No One! As Trudi’s missions became ever more dangerous, the tension ramped up considerably leading to some heart stopping moments, especially for the children involved.
It’s difficult to write a review that honours the people for whom this scenario was a real and terrifying experience, but it never fails to move me thinking how mankind at its most desperate, is often at its very best.
*Thank you to Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for an honest unbiased review *
October 13, 2023
**Warning- Do not begin this book while cooking food or doing laundry; the clothes will stay dirty and your food will burn, because it is unputdownable!!**
An incredible, heart-rending, page-turner of a novel, about the actions of the Dutch Resistance during WW2. This is the first in a series, according to the author’s notes, specifically about three women and their selfless efforts to save Jews during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, but it will certainly not be my last!
Release Date: October 10, 2023
An incredible, heart-rending, page-turner of a novel, about the actions of the Dutch Resistance during WW2. This is the first in a series, according to the author’s notes, specifically about three women and their selfless efforts to save Jews during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, but it will certainly not be my last!
Release Date: October 10, 2023
September 9, 2023
Fictionalized, but based on a true story. In this book we follow trudi, and her fight to save jewish children from the germans.
It always amazes me how far people are willing to go , sacrifice , to save other people. And it makes my heart lighter , knowing there are people out there like this. At the same time it scares me, to know how far people are willing to go for money , and power i guess.
I really liked trudi, she was strong, but at the same time naive in some ways, she felt like a real person. I highly recommend this book.
Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion
It always amazes me how far people are willing to go , sacrifice , to save other people. And it makes my heart lighter , knowing there are people out there like this. At the same time it scares me, to know how far people are willing to go for money , and power i guess.
I really liked trudi, she was strong, but at the same time naive in some ways, she felt like a real person. I highly recommend this book.
Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion
February 21, 2024
Beautiful and poignant story of a truly brave young woman who risks everything during WWII to ensure the safety of children who are targeted simply for being Jewish. The novel shows the bravery and unparalleled resilience of many such children in the most dire of circumstances. THE GIRL FROM THE RESISTANCE is a testament to the power of hope, love and unyielding heroism against the backdrop of one of history’s darkest times. Full review coming soon!
October 10, 2023
It’s 1941 and the Nazi’s have moved in on Holland. Trudi is helping her Jewish neighbors survive by hiding them in her home. Rosy and Louisa witness their parents being taken away by the horrible soldiers, they stay hidden behind a bookcase in order to survive. Trudi is only eighteen years old and living with her is their only hope, and Trudi’s only hope for survival is for her to join the resistance. Frans and his cousin Piet risk their lives to help the Jewish children that have been left behind, a way out. Trudi must find Frans and Piet and ask them to help Rosy and Louisa. When the girls are offered a safe place to live, Trudi knows she must do everything she possibly can to move them to the safe house. Her only option is to move them in the dead of night, and risk her life and the lives of Rosy and Louisa.
The Girl From the Resistance by author Imogen Matthews, is a heartbreaking true story that is sure to have you flying through the pages from cover to cover. This amazingly suspenseful story is unputdownable and will definitely stay with you long after you finish the book. My heart broke for the wonderful, believable characters. I held my breath as my heart pounded faster and faster with every footstep they took in the dark night. This is a definite must read for all historical fiction fans. So happy to discover that this is the first book in a new series, looking forward to the next book. I highly recommend it.
The Girl From the Resistance by author Imogen Matthews, is a heartbreaking true story that is sure to have you flying through the pages from cover to cover. This amazingly suspenseful story is unputdownable and will definitely stay with you long after you finish the book. My heart broke for the wonderful, believable characters. I held my breath as my heart pounded faster and faster with every footstep they took in the dark night. This is a definite must read for all historical fiction fans. So happy to discover that this is the first book in a new series, looking forward to the next book. I highly recommend it.
December 22, 2023
This new series is based on three heroines of the Dutch Resistance. In this first book set in Haarlem in 1941, we meet Trudi, whose family is hiding a Jewish family in their attic. Their arrest spurs her to join the resistance movement with a particular interest in saving children. Two things in particular struck me. The first was that this particular Resistance cell seemed unstructured and unorganized which is so dangerous when dealing with the Nazis. It made me nervous while I was reading. Many missions that Trudi was sent on were poorly planned by their leader, even though the lives of innocent children were at stake. Trudi was often too trusting of strangers but perhaps she hardens up as the war progresses. The other thing that struck me was that there were so few women in the Dutch Resistance, at least in the period covered in this first book.
This is a quick read and very informative about the Nazi Occupation in The Netherlands. Trudi's passion for saving Jewish children led her to perform incredible acts of bravery under extraordinary circumstances. Knowing that this is based on a real person makes it an even more rewarding read. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the digital ARC. All opinions & the review are my own.
This is a quick read and very informative about the Nazi Occupation in The Netherlands. Trudi's passion for saving Jewish children led her to perform incredible acts of bravery under extraordinary circumstances. Knowing that this is based on a real person makes it an even more rewarding read. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the digital ARC. All opinions & the review are my own.
October 22, 2023
Comments say this is a true story…this girl is beyond brave… in so many ways!! The story is well-written from beginning to end! Trudi and the Dutch resistance are not often covered in this genre. I’m looking forward to the next book by this author!
December 29, 2023
Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read, The Girl From The Resistance, The Dutch Girls book 1 by Imogen Matthews. It was such a wonderful story about the strength of young children and young adults who went above and beyond to help save them during the Holocaust. The main character, Trudy, was such an amazingly strong woman and I was thrilled to see how she put the lives of other people's children above everything and everyone else. Her determination and unbelievable strength was palpable throughout this novel. The author, Imogen Matthews, did such a wonderful job of showing how dangerous it was for Trudy to help Jewish families and also how important it was for her to do so. Matthews also showed how difficult it was to trust anyone when she was involved in resisting the Nazis. I was on the edge of my seat throughout much of the book. I also liked how Matthews dealt with Trudy's reluctance in using a gun as protection. She did a wonderful job of showing how a gun should only be used if it's the last resort and it's being used to protect yourself or another human being. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about the Holocaust and the people who did everything they could to resist the Nazis.
October 1, 2023
This is my first book by this author Imogen Matthews and I was blown away by her well written novel The Girl From The Resistance the first in the series The Dutch Girls. An inspiring, unputdownable WW2 historical novel. The bravery, courage and gripping events that took place shown by Trudi to save Jewish children is such a moving story based on true events. I can’t wait to read the next in this series.
I would like to thank Bookouture, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this complimentary copy for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I would like to thank Bookouture, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this complimentary copy for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
October 17, 2023
This is a riveting book.
Set in Holland, Trudi’s family is already housing a Jewish family. When the Germans arrive, Trusi will do all she can to protect the two young daughters.
So many joined the Dutch resistance. Most with no formal training. And yet, they were willing to give their lives to fight against the Nazis.
The story has many twists and turns. You never knew who to trust and Dutch informants were common.
Read the tale of this brave women, set on moving Jewish children to safely under then Nazis noses.
Set in Holland, Trudi’s family is already housing a Jewish family. When the Germans arrive, Trusi will do all she can to protect the two young daughters.
So many joined the Dutch resistance. Most with no formal training. And yet, they were willing to give their lives to fight against the Nazis.
The story has many twists and turns. You never knew who to trust and Dutch informants were common.
Read the tale of this brave women, set on moving Jewish children to safely under then Nazis noses.
September 14, 2023
This book was SO GOOD. Wow. The author really makes you FEEL the emotions each character is having. I found myself scared, tensing up when the MC was. I found myself feeling shivering cold and scared when the side character was. The writing is so great. I will definitely be reading more from this author.
I loved learning about the actual work in the resistance. I haven’t read a WWII book yet with this much resistance information. Absolutely loved this novel.
I loved learning about the actual work in the resistance. I haven’t read a WWII book yet with this much resistance information. Absolutely loved this novel.
October 4, 2023
This is such an unbelievable story although it is true. It brought tears to my eyes many times. Imogen Matthews is new to me and I will be looking for more of her books.
October 23, 2023
A really good WWII novel. Loved the main character and her mission to keep 2 children safe. Really a hard book to put down because I cared for the characters so much and wanted to help protect them.
January 17, 2025
I’m always drawn to books set in occupied Europe during World War Two, especially when they involve a strong female protagonist like this. Trudi is tasked with various responsibilities to help protect Jewish children as the Nazis close in. The story held my attention and I enjoyed reading it. The writing is structured and paced well and the characters are intriguing and mindful of their circumstances.
My only gripe was that Trudi’s behaviour wasn’t entirely keeping with what we know about people in the resistance; she was too eager to tell people close to her her plans. Not only that, but other people within the network would not have told her details she didn’t need to know, especially if they didn’t involve her at any point. This would have been so that if she were arrested, then torture under interrogation would have been fruitless. You can’t tell what you never knew in the first place, as I’ve read somewhere else. The story also ended somewhat abruptly, and I would have liked to see where Trudi was in the days after the war.
Overall, this was a gripping and exciting storyline with some minor flaws, however this wouldn’t stop me reading another book by this author. Another addition to my historical fiction collection so it seems.
My only gripe was that Trudi’s behaviour wasn’t entirely keeping with what we know about people in the resistance; she was too eager to tell people close to her her plans. Not only that, but other people within the network would not have told her details she didn’t need to know, especially if they didn’t involve her at any point. This would have been so that if she were arrested, then torture under interrogation would have been fruitless. You can’t tell what you never knew in the first place, as I’ve read somewhere else. The story also ended somewhat abruptly, and I would have liked to see where Trudi was in the days after the war.
Overall, this was a gripping and exciting storyline with some minor flaws, however this wouldn’t stop me reading another book by this author. Another addition to my historical fiction collection so it seems.
October 14, 2023
The Girl from the Resistance is the first in a planned trilogy from Imogen Matthews. Each book will follow a young woman detailing their experiences in the Dutch resistance during World War Two. This was a dangerous and nerve wracking time time where very few women took part in Resistance activities. This first story is set in 1941 and follows a young woman named Trudi who lives in Harlem in the Netherlands. The war has curtailed her ambitions and after left school aged 18 she has had to take up work as a domestic help which she is certainly not enjoying. She has a sister named Frida who works as a nurse and her parents help out with the war effort hiding Jewish people who are trying to evade being rounded up by the Germans. Life is full of fear, apprehension and terror for her family and so many others as the minute they step outside of their home they are wary at encountering Germans. But a spark has been ignited in Trudi and soon we see her take bold and courageous steps as she wants to do more to help those whose lives are in peril.
The power the Nazi’s hold over the people is very strong and when they raid Trudi’s home and discover they have been hiding a couple in their attic this is when things really take off. Trudi hides with the couples young daughters Rosy and Louisa and whilst their parents are taken the two children remain safe but they can no longer stay in the attic. Trudi soon comes to realise that true power comes from helping those in need. This is a powerful statement whose sentiment will sustain her through some dark, challenging and troubling times.
Trudi promised the children’s parents that she would keep them safe and she is never one to break a promise. She is shouldering a huge responsibility, but she does so with great strength and tenacity. When she meets Sem, the son of a fisherman, at his stall there is a connection there and she soon learns that he is involved with the Resistance movement in which small groups have sprung up all over the Netherlands.These groups have ambitions to intercept German plots but they are also helping with the smuggling of Jewish adults and children to safety. Trudi is introduced to Frans, a man who has his fingers in many pies but yet is someone who is brave and resourceful. She manages to get Rosy and Louisa to a safe house where they can be hidden but she is not ready to rest on her laurels. In fact, being involved in something like this only makes her more determined to do her bit for the cause. She has strong nerves and she will need them especially if she is to handle arms. She feels strongly about helping people to understand the truth about what is really happening under German occupation.
I thought the book started off strong and then there was a lull. There are details of tasks Trudi is sent on by Frans and yes she is in danger but there was nothing earth shattering or really dramatic happening. I felt the chapters were just rolling by and I was making progress with the book but it wasn’t overly gripping. Yes, the details of her assignments working as a courier, transporting important information or delivering necessary equipment or gathering intelligence were interesting and they did highlight the danger involved in her work. It did show that she grew in strength and that she was courageous and willing to take on different assignments.But I just wanted something exciting to happen as I felt the middle section fell into a repetitive pattern that needed something really dramatic to shake things up a bit and have me glued to the pages.
Thankfully that came in the last quarter or so and I got everything I had hoped for. All the little bits that I had presumed were surplus to the storyline begin to join together and made for an exciting and thrilling last part of the story that certainly made up for what at times had been a sluggish middle section. Trudi really showed her true fortitude, stability and tenacity. She is tasked with her most dangerous mission of all which puts her directly in the line of fire. I felt the scenes here were brilliantly written and my heart was in my mouth. The love and care she has for the people involved in this assignment shine through at every opportunity and I loved how there were so many twists and turns as we raced to a very dramatic conclusion. This really did give a much needed boost to the story and it totally changed my opinion of the book.Characters who I thought didn’t have much of a role or were deserving of a place in the book came to the fore and in fact it was clever how Imogen Matthews had everything plotted out and in fact the development was much better over all towards the end than I thought it had been for the majority of the book.
The tension, element of surprise, revelations and angst that I had wanted in the story were there in spades as the booked raced to its conclusion. It was brilliantly executed and demonstrated what a remarkable character Trudi was. Her situation in the end has set us up nicely for the next book in the series as has several other strands which have left me with lots of questions. If the next book doesn’t solely focus on Trudi I do hope we get some more information as to what happens to her next as I have become firmly invested in her as a character but at the same time I am eager to discover more about the other two women who are to feature in the series. The Girl from the Resistance, despite a shaky middle, turned out to be a very good read which has left me wanting much more.
The power the Nazi’s hold over the people is very strong and when they raid Trudi’s home and discover they have been hiding a couple in their attic this is when things really take off. Trudi hides with the couples young daughters Rosy and Louisa and whilst their parents are taken the two children remain safe but they can no longer stay in the attic. Trudi soon comes to realise that true power comes from helping those in need. This is a powerful statement whose sentiment will sustain her through some dark, challenging and troubling times.
Trudi promised the children’s parents that she would keep them safe and she is never one to break a promise. She is shouldering a huge responsibility, but she does so with great strength and tenacity. When she meets Sem, the son of a fisherman, at his stall there is a connection there and she soon learns that he is involved with the Resistance movement in which small groups have sprung up all over the Netherlands.These groups have ambitions to intercept German plots but they are also helping with the smuggling of Jewish adults and children to safety. Trudi is introduced to Frans, a man who has his fingers in many pies but yet is someone who is brave and resourceful. She manages to get Rosy and Louisa to a safe house where they can be hidden but she is not ready to rest on her laurels. In fact, being involved in something like this only makes her more determined to do her bit for the cause. She has strong nerves and she will need them especially if she is to handle arms. She feels strongly about helping people to understand the truth about what is really happening under German occupation.
I thought the book started off strong and then there was a lull. There are details of tasks Trudi is sent on by Frans and yes she is in danger but there was nothing earth shattering or really dramatic happening. I felt the chapters were just rolling by and I was making progress with the book but it wasn’t overly gripping. Yes, the details of her assignments working as a courier, transporting important information or delivering necessary equipment or gathering intelligence were interesting and they did highlight the danger involved in her work. It did show that she grew in strength and that she was courageous and willing to take on different assignments.But I just wanted something exciting to happen as I felt the middle section fell into a repetitive pattern that needed something really dramatic to shake things up a bit and have me glued to the pages.
Thankfully that came in the last quarter or so and I got everything I had hoped for. All the little bits that I had presumed were surplus to the storyline begin to join together and made for an exciting and thrilling last part of the story that certainly made up for what at times had been a sluggish middle section. Trudi really showed her true fortitude, stability and tenacity. She is tasked with her most dangerous mission of all which puts her directly in the line of fire. I felt the scenes here were brilliantly written and my heart was in my mouth. The love and care she has for the people involved in this assignment shine through at every opportunity and I loved how there were so many twists and turns as we raced to a very dramatic conclusion. This really did give a much needed boost to the story and it totally changed my opinion of the book.Characters who I thought didn’t have much of a role or were deserving of a place in the book came to the fore and in fact it was clever how Imogen Matthews had everything plotted out and in fact the development was much better over all towards the end than I thought it had been for the majority of the book.
The tension, element of surprise, revelations and angst that I had wanted in the story were there in spades as the booked raced to its conclusion. It was brilliantly executed and demonstrated what a remarkable character Trudi was. Her situation in the end has set us up nicely for the next book in the series as has several other strands which have left me with lots of questions. If the next book doesn’t solely focus on Trudi I do hope we get some more information as to what happens to her next as I have become firmly invested in her as a character but at the same time I am eager to discover more about the other two women who are to feature in the series. The Girl from the Resistance, despite a shaky middle, turned out to be a very good read which has left me wanting much more.
October 17, 2023
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Thank you Bookouture for inviting me to be part of the Books on Tour for “The Girl from the Resistance”. This book showed me that in the midst of evil, there is still some good. This story resonates with me today, especially with what is going on in Israel. Once again, Jews are being persecuted for their religion.
Trudi lives in Holland and has to take care of two young girls when their parents are taken away. They face obstacles at every turn trying to find safety.
This book will have you flipping the pages so fast to see what happens. If you are looking for a book that is filled with action and hope, this story is for you. Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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Thank you Bookouture for inviting me to be part of the Books on Tour for “The Girl from the Resistance”. This book showed me that in the midst of evil, there is still some good. This story resonates with me today, especially with what is going on in Israel. Once again, Jews are being persecuted for their religion.
Trudi lives in Holland and has to take care of two young girls when their parents are taken away. They face obstacles at every turn trying to find safety.
This book will have you flipping the pages so fast to see what happens. If you are looking for a book that is filled with action and hope, this story is for you. Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
#TheGirlfromtheResistance #ImogenMatthews#NetGalley #Bookouture #BooksOnTour #BookLove #BooksSetDuringWWII #BooksSetInHolland #Bookstagram #NewBook #ILoveBooks
March 17, 2025
It’s hard to imagine a young woman being so brave to help rescue Jewish children and other assignments. I enjoy reading books about brave, strong women like this. A good WWII book.
October 22, 2023
Although this is a fictional story, the characters are based on real people.
I cannot begin to imagine what it was like for the people of Holland having to live in their country with a brutal occupier who don't even think twice about making lives even more difficult than they already are and that's for the Dutch; what it must have been like to be a Jew ... I cannot comprehend.
In this book we focus on Trudi and young and slightly naïve young woman who decided not to stand by and allow men, women and, particularly, children to be whisked away to unknown horrors and what a story it is. Full of tension and suspense, this is a compelling story that had me totally immersed.
I am pleased to see that this is the first in a series and am very much looking forward to reading more. Thanks go to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of The Girl from the Resistance.
I cannot begin to imagine what it was like for the people of Holland having to live in their country with a brutal occupier who don't even think twice about making lives even more difficult than they already are and that's for the Dutch; what it must have been like to be a Jew ... I cannot comprehend.
In this book we focus on Trudi and young and slightly naïve young woman who decided not to stand by and allow men, women and, particularly, children to be whisked away to unknown horrors and what a story it is. Full of tension and suspense, this is a compelling story that had me totally immersed.
I am pleased to see that this is the first in a series and am very much looking forward to reading more. Thanks go to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of The Girl from the Resistance.
June 13, 2024
The girl from the resistance is a fictional story about Trudi, an 18-year-old young woman who lives in Haarlem. When we get to know Trudi, she still lives at home with her parents in Haarlem and works as a domestic servant. Trudi has an older sister, Frida, who works as a nurse.
On Trudi's initiative, her family took in people in hiding, including two young children. When Trudi takes the two children out before dawn one day to feed the ducks, her parental home is soon raided. Trudi manages to save the two children by locking herself and the two girls in a hidden closet, but the girls' parents are arrested and eventually deported to Westerbork. That's the last we hear from the parents.
Ultimately, with the help of someone from the resistance, Trudi manages to get the girls to safety and place them with a family in the countryside outside Haarlem.
In a separate storyline we learn that shortly before or just after the start of the war, Trudi met a nice blond boy who comes from a fishing family and sells fish at the market. It turns out that Sem Schipper is also studying and when Sem returns to university after the holidays, their paths become increasingly separated. Ultimately, Sem will move further and further towards the NSB.
Through her activities in rescuing the two Jewish girls, Trudi gradually becomes involved in the resistance. Her sister also helps the resistance occasionally, but at a certain point in the book we actually hear nothing more about this sister. It seems like the author has forgotten this storyline a bit and left it hanging. In the meantime, Trudi undertakes increasingly dangerous assignments for the resistance and at one point has to save a group of 12 children by taking him by train to Dordrecht.
The book is certainly exciting and some of the events could be based on similar situations that actually happened. What seemed a bit unreal to me, however, is that Trudi is very naive and regularly talks her mouth off, even when she herself has sufficient reason to doubt the integrity of certain people. Several story-lines in the book are also left unfinished, for example what happens to Trudi's sister. It is often referred to that Trudi misses her sister, but this is not discussed anywhere else in the book. It is also strange that Trudi never visits her parents again throughout the book.
Another example of loose ends in the book is that it is never explained why “Oma” is talking to the German.
Finally, the trips that Trudi and her sister make by bike seem a bit unreal to me. The distances in the Netherlands are not that great, but sometimes distances of 60 km are covered one way. Knowing that the bicycles that were still available during WWII were not of great quality, this seems virtually impossible, especially since Trudi also has to cycle back and sometimes she goes to different places in one day.
The book itself is exciting and since it looks like this will be a series, I hope that some of the storylines will be picked up in the next part. More than 3 stars for the moment because the book is well written.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review
On Trudi's initiative, her family took in people in hiding, including two young children. When Trudi takes the two children out before dawn one day to feed the ducks, her parental home is soon raided. Trudi manages to save the two children by locking herself and the two girls in a hidden closet, but the girls' parents are arrested and eventually deported to Westerbork. That's the last we hear from the parents.
Ultimately, with the help of someone from the resistance, Trudi manages to get the girls to safety and place them with a family in the countryside outside Haarlem.
In a separate storyline we learn that shortly before or just after the start of the war, Trudi met a nice blond boy who comes from a fishing family and sells fish at the market. It turns out that Sem Schipper is also studying and when Sem returns to university after the holidays, their paths become increasingly separated. Ultimately, Sem will move further and further towards the NSB.
Through her activities in rescuing the two Jewish girls, Trudi gradually becomes involved in the resistance. Her sister also helps the resistance occasionally, but at a certain point in the book we actually hear nothing more about this sister. It seems like the author has forgotten this storyline a bit and left it hanging. In the meantime, Trudi undertakes increasingly dangerous assignments for the resistance and at one point has to save a group of 12 children by taking him by train to Dordrecht.
The book is certainly exciting and some of the events could be based on similar situations that actually happened. What seemed a bit unreal to me, however, is that Trudi is very naive and regularly talks her mouth off, even when she herself has sufficient reason to doubt the integrity of certain people. Several story-lines in the book are also left unfinished, for example what happens to Trudi's sister. It is often referred to that Trudi misses her sister, but this is not discussed anywhere else in the book. It is also strange that Trudi never visits her parents again throughout the book.
Another example of loose ends in the book is that it is never explained why “Oma” is talking to the German.
Finally, the trips that Trudi and her sister make by bike seem a bit unreal to me. The distances in the Netherlands are not that great, but sometimes distances of 60 km are covered one way. Knowing that the bicycles that were still available during WWII were not of great quality, this seems virtually impossible, especially since Trudi also has to cycle back and sometimes she goes to different places in one day.
The book itself is exciting and since it looks like this will be a series, I hope that some of the storylines will be picked up in the next part. More than 3 stars for the moment because the book is well written.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review
October 1, 2023
Girl from the Resistance by Imogen Matthews
Wow, what a page-turner! Set in Holland, 1941, Girl from the Resistance, is based on a true story. The Germans have invaded Holland and are hunting down Jews. Trudi has convinced her family to hide the Jewish Friedman family in their attic. Louisa and Rosy are their two young daughters.
Trudi is well informed about the German invasion and the resistance groups that are forming throughout Holland. She has attended political rallies and even fallen in love with a young fisherman, Sem, who was one of the local resistance leaders.
One day horror strikes. The Germans storm the house and arrest Mr. and Mrs. Friedman. Not only has Trudi hidden their daughters from the raid, she also has promised to safeguard them indefinitely. With no further support from her parents, Trudi must find a safe place for herself and the girls.
She turns to a Frans, the leader of a resistance group. Frans confronts Trudi. “You want to take these children with you? Trudi, you need to make up your mind, - either it’s your family you save or the lives of these two children.”” Trudi was not about break her promise to the girls’ parents. She must protect the girls.
The ensuing harrowing journey which Trudi tells the three- and seven-year-old girls is “an adventure,” is a hair-raising nightmare. Not only the Germans hunting down Jews, but also some Hollanders because they will be rewarded with money. Trudi and the children are on the run. After escaping to the country home of an aunt, Frans finds a family who is willing to temporarily shelter the girls.
Trudi returns to Haarlem actively help Frans’ resistance group. Eventually, she is given the extremely dangerous task to escort Jewish children to safety in the countryside.
Matthews has masterfully developed the heroine, Trudi. We can feel her determination as well as her thumping heart as she courageously puts the lives of others ahead of her own. “Trudi was riddled with nerves at the prospect of handling a gun and would probably back out it hadn’t been for Frida by her side.” (108)
We also see and feel the settings throughout the story. “It was a hot cloudless afternoon and the sea sparkled in the brilliant sunlight. Trudi and Frida were cycling side by side engrossed in conversation and enjoy the wind at their backs.” (Pg.98) “Carrying two large bags containing all her possessions, Trudi gloomily eyed the three flight of stairs that she needed to climb to read her new lodgings. It was a depressing prospect moving into a small attic room at the top of a rundown house of bedsits in the centre of town.” (Pg.143)
This amazing story is filled with unexpected turns and twists just as it must have been for refugees and their helpers in the 1940’s. The book is well written and a fine contribution to historical fiction about Holland in WWII.
Wow, what a page-turner! Set in Holland, 1941, Girl from the Resistance, is based on a true story. The Germans have invaded Holland and are hunting down Jews. Trudi has convinced her family to hide the Jewish Friedman family in their attic. Louisa and Rosy are their two young daughters.
Trudi is well informed about the German invasion and the resistance groups that are forming throughout Holland. She has attended political rallies and even fallen in love with a young fisherman, Sem, who was one of the local resistance leaders.
One day horror strikes. The Germans storm the house and arrest Mr. and Mrs. Friedman. Not only has Trudi hidden their daughters from the raid, she also has promised to safeguard them indefinitely. With no further support from her parents, Trudi must find a safe place for herself and the girls.
She turns to a Frans, the leader of a resistance group. Frans confronts Trudi. “You want to take these children with you? Trudi, you need to make up your mind, - either it’s your family you save or the lives of these two children.”” Trudi was not about break her promise to the girls’ parents. She must protect the girls.
The ensuing harrowing journey which Trudi tells the three- and seven-year-old girls is “an adventure,” is a hair-raising nightmare. Not only the Germans hunting down Jews, but also some Hollanders because they will be rewarded with money. Trudi and the children are on the run. After escaping to the country home of an aunt, Frans finds a family who is willing to temporarily shelter the girls.
Trudi returns to Haarlem actively help Frans’ resistance group. Eventually, she is given the extremely dangerous task to escort Jewish children to safety in the countryside.
Matthews has masterfully developed the heroine, Trudi. We can feel her determination as well as her thumping heart as she courageously puts the lives of others ahead of her own. “Trudi was riddled with nerves at the prospect of handling a gun and would probably back out it hadn’t been for Frida by her side.” (108)
We also see and feel the settings throughout the story. “It was a hot cloudless afternoon and the sea sparkled in the brilliant sunlight. Trudi and Frida were cycling side by side engrossed in conversation and enjoy the wind at their backs.” (Pg.98) “Carrying two large bags containing all her possessions, Trudi gloomily eyed the three flight of stairs that she needed to climb to read her new lodgings. It was a depressing prospect moving into a small attic room at the top of a rundown house of bedsits in the centre of town.” (Pg.143)
This amazing story is filled with unexpected turns and twists just as it must have been for refugees and their helpers in the 1940’s. The book is well written and a fine contribution to historical fiction about Holland in WWII.
October 31, 2023
TRIGGER WARNING: Nazi brutality and the Holocaust
Trudi's family are sheltering a Jewish family in their attic. The house is raided and Trudi is entrusted with keeping the two young girls safe. Trudi decides she wants to do more to fight against the occupation of her country and the persecution she witnesses on the streets. She joins the resistance...
The Girl from the Resistance is an historical novel set in the Netherlands during WW2. It is actually based on a true story which makes it even more poignant.
Trudi is a young woman in occupied Netherlands in 1941. She is revolted by the brutality she witnesses and vows to help defy the Nazis in any way she can. She is given sole charge of two young Jewish girls after their parents sacrificed themselves so that they could escape. Once hidden at a safe location, Trudi begins to look for other ways to resist and joins a local group, dropping off information and ammo before moving on to acts of sabotage.
The book is written in the third person to show Trudi's journey into danger. There are several big events that see Trudi risk her life and these are dramatic and tensely described. Friendship and hope are important themes in this book which also does not shy away from the negative choices people made in the face of the Nazi occupation. It would be easy to condemn collaborators but this book shows that individuals had genuine reasons for doing so.
I believe that this is the first book in a new series about three real life women. This makes me wonder if we will see more of Trudi's life in later books and I would love to know if little Rosy and Louisa are ever reunited with their parents or if they perished in a camp.
The Girl from the Resistance is an engaging and dramatic historical book about bravery in the face of constant danger.
Trudi's family are sheltering a Jewish family in their attic. The house is raided and Trudi is entrusted with keeping the two young girls safe. Trudi decides she wants to do more to fight against the occupation of her country and the persecution she witnesses on the streets. She joins the resistance...
The Girl from the Resistance is an historical novel set in the Netherlands during WW2. It is actually based on a true story which makes it even more poignant.
Trudi is a young woman in occupied Netherlands in 1941. She is revolted by the brutality she witnesses and vows to help defy the Nazis in any way she can. She is given sole charge of two young Jewish girls after their parents sacrificed themselves so that they could escape. Once hidden at a safe location, Trudi begins to look for other ways to resist and joins a local group, dropping off information and ammo before moving on to acts of sabotage.
The book is written in the third person to show Trudi's journey into danger. There are several big events that see Trudi risk her life and these are dramatic and tensely described. Friendship and hope are important themes in this book which also does not shy away from the negative choices people made in the face of the Nazi occupation. It would be easy to condemn collaborators but this book shows that individuals had genuine reasons for doing so.
I believe that this is the first book in a new series about three real life women. This makes me wonder if we will see more of Trudi's life in later books and I would love to know if little Rosy and Louisa are ever reunited with their parents or if they perished in a camp.
The Girl from the Resistance is an engaging and dramatic historical book about bravery in the face of constant danger.
September 24, 2023
The Girl from the Resistance by Imogen Matthews was a heart-stopping read for me. The novel takes place in the Netherlands and begins in Haarlem. This novel is based on true stories of the women of the Dutch resistance, which makes it all the more breathtaking.
Trudi’s family has been hiding a Jewish family in their attic, mother, father, and two little girls. Because the attic space was small and the girls fretful, Trudi decides to take them out for a little while even though her mother is worried that someone will see the girls and turn the family in to the Nazis.
The worst happens and someone has seen the little girls and turns in the family. The attic has a secret hiding place that Trudi and the two girls hide at the request of the girls’ mother and father, who decide to turn themselves in. Trudi must find help in spiriting the girls to a safe place.
This begins Trudi’s work with the Dutch resistance in trying to move Jewish children away to safety. She is also asked to do sabotage work against the German army. The bravery of this woman who had to lie to her family and friends about her activities and learn to fire a gun for her safety is indescribable.
Trudi has to grow up fast and learn to do things that she never thought she would be able to do. Her desire to save these two little girls from the Nazis had her do dangerous activities and work with people that she wasn’t sure she could trust. The admiration that I felt for all those working in the resistance in the Netherlands was overwhelming.
Bookouture Publishers sent a free Kindle copy through NetGalley, but my review is my own.
Trudi’s family has been hiding a Jewish family in their attic, mother, father, and two little girls. Because the attic space was small and the girls fretful, Trudi decides to take them out for a little while even though her mother is worried that someone will see the girls and turn the family in to the Nazis.
The worst happens and someone has seen the little girls and turns in the family. The attic has a secret hiding place that Trudi and the two girls hide at the request of the girls’ mother and father, who decide to turn themselves in. Trudi must find help in spiriting the girls to a safe place.
This begins Trudi’s work with the Dutch resistance in trying to move Jewish children away to safety. She is also asked to do sabotage work against the German army. The bravery of this woman who had to lie to her family and friends about her activities and learn to fire a gun for her safety is indescribable.
Trudi has to grow up fast and learn to do things that she never thought she would be able to do. Her desire to save these two little girls from the Nazis had her do dangerous activities and work with people that she wasn’t sure she could trust. The admiration that I felt for all those working in the resistance in the Netherlands was overwhelming.
Bookouture Publishers sent a free Kindle copy through NetGalley, but my review is my own.
October 8, 2023
The Girl From The Resistance by Imogen Matthews is a powerful historical novel. It is the first book in The Dutch Girls series which promises to be fabulous.
The reader enters Nazi-occupied Holland as we follow a brave young woman who refuses to sit back and do nothing. Her heart goes out to her Jewish neighbours as she is determined to make a difference.
When thrown in at the deep end we either sink or swim. The leading lady chooses to swim. She taps into a hidden strength and goes above and beyond what she felt she was capable of. She is determined to follow through on her promise to protect two young sisters after their parents were taken. She has a strong inner core.
We see extraordinary acts of bravery by ordinary people. The resistance draws many in, in order to help smuggle Jewish people or to sabotage the Nazis plans.
It is tense at times as action happens in the dead of night under the noses of the Nazis. My heart rate definitely rose.
There is love and loyalty with no thought to personal safety.
There is the theme of trust. It is best to keep silent as you never know who is listening or where their sympathies lie. I feared for the leading lady at times as I felt she was over-sharing. Her bravery was admirable though.
All the characters were well drawn, likable and realistic.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Girl From The Resistance and was completely caught up in the action. I was sad when the book ended. I am hoping for a continuation of the tale as I want to know what happens next.
I received a free copy from the publishers for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
The reader enters Nazi-occupied Holland as we follow a brave young woman who refuses to sit back and do nothing. Her heart goes out to her Jewish neighbours as she is determined to make a difference.
When thrown in at the deep end we either sink or swim. The leading lady chooses to swim. She taps into a hidden strength and goes above and beyond what she felt she was capable of. She is determined to follow through on her promise to protect two young sisters after their parents were taken. She has a strong inner core.
We see extraordinary acts of bravery by ordinary people. The resistance draws many in, in order to help smuggle Jewish people or to sabotage the Nazis plans.
It is tense at times as action happens in the dead of night under the noses of the Nazis. My heart rate definitely rose.
There is love and loyalty with no thought to personal safety.
There is the theme of trust. It is best to keep silent as you never know who is listening or where their sympathies lie. I feared for the leading lady at times as I felt she was over-sharing. Her bravery was admirable though.
All the characters were well drawn, likable and realistic.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Girl From The Resistance and was completely caught up in the action. I was sad when the book ended. I am hoping for a continuation of the tale as I want to know what happens next.
I received a free copy from the publishers for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
October 3, 2024
The girl from the Resistance is book one in the Dutch Girls series that is written by Imogen Matthews. I am a huge fan of any historical story that deals with one of the wars, and I love that this was based in Holland. This is a country that I am not as familiar with. The story drew me in immediately and kept my attention the whole time. The author has painted such wonderful descriptions that you feel like you are right there watching the story unfold.
Trudi and her family have helped to hide a Jewish Family. However, one day the door is kicked in and the two parents of the family are taken away. Trudi is left hiding with the couple's two small children. She decides right then that she will get these children to safety. She quickly finds how dangerous her task will be. Once her mission is complete she makes a life changing decision.... to join the resistance. She is one of the only women who shows up at the meeting - and she finds herself working tirelessly to find out information.
I love the portrayal of how normal citizens did not agree with what was going around them. These citizens showed no fear and so much bravery to fight back. The characters are well developed, and the storyline is engaging.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.
Trudi and her family have helped to hide a Jewish Family. However, one day the door is kicked in and the two parents of the family are taken away. Trudi is left hiding with the couple's two small children. She decides right then that she will get these children to safety. She quickly finds how dangerous her task will be. Once her mission is complete she makes a life changing decision.... to join the resistance. She is one of the only women who shows up at the meeting - and she finds herself working tirelessly to find out information.
I love the portrayal of how normal citizens did not agree with what was going around them. These citizens showed no fear and so much bravery to fight back. The characters are well developed, and the storyline is engaging.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.
October 13, 2023
I really enjoyed this book inspired by real Dutch resistance women. I appreciate books that show strong female leads, especially if they are young. Girls need more books that show them that they too are strong. I did find some of the situations to not come across as believable, but that could just my take on the situation. This is they type of book that you can visualize the actions taking place and ponder on whether you think you would stand up and fight against evil forces if you were ever in similar circumstances. We all would like to imagine we would, but reading how terror filled the circumstances Trudi were, it's easy to see why so many people turned a blind eye or joined up with the Nazis. I thought the last chapter before the Epilogue ended too abruptly. I was shocked when I turned the page and there wasn't another chapter. There were characters I was invested in at the beginning of the book that were forgotten for the rest of the book so that felt like something was missing, hence the 4 stars. I appreciated the author's note at the end with reading recommendations and the real young women this book series is inspired by. I would definitely recommend this book.
May 3, 2024
This is the first book in the Dutch Girls series by Imogen Matthews. This series is about the resistance in Amsterdam during World War II. Eventually, the resistance spreads out to most of Holland as the members of the resistance try their best to save Jewish children and adults from the hands of the Germans. They also help provide food, clothing, ration cards, ID cards, and especially places for Jews to hide. Trudi and her sister are drawn into the resistance and are more than willing to help in any way they can. Trudi's sister is a nurse who volunteers for emergency hospitals and on the side, helps the resistance members who are wounded as well as helping to blow up railroads, etc. Trudi is drawn into working with the resistance when she finds herself needing a place for two young Jewish friends to hide as she had promised their parents. Trudi finds herself helping move children from place to place. This involved everything from accompanying them on trains, moving children from place to place on foot or on bicycles, crossing mine fields, to trying to cross a river with twelve children in one small rowboat. To what ends will Trudi go to help the Resistance?
October 10, 2023
THE GIRL FROM THE RESISTANCE is the first novel in The Dutch Girls series by IMOGEN MATTHEWS. It is a well written book with unforgettable characters and tells the story of an eighteen year old Durch girl, Trudi Oversteegen, who risks her life to save Louisa and Rosy Friedman, the little Jewish girls who were living in their attic, from the Nazis, and then goes on to become a member of the resistance and courier of messages to the British and of Jewish children to safety. The story is not only exciting but also inspirational as we see the lengths to which people will go to help those in desperate need, as opposed to the pure wickednees of the Nazi regime. When plans go wrong and disaster strikes it is obvious that someone with insider information has betrayed them……. I highly recommend this excellent novel to anyone who enjoys this genre. I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bookouture. The opinions in this review are completely my own.
January 3, 2024
While I greatly appreciate the subject matter and the effort it must have taken to write a book, I cannot recommend this one. As a historical fiction junkie, particularly books from this time period, I didn’t feel that this book did the life or work of Trudi and her counterparts in the Dutch resistance credit. There was little character development. Subsequent characters were introduced and quickly fell off the pages, and it was incredibly difficult to get a sense of who any of them are. I felt no connection. The dialogue was lacking any substance. It was just a series of disjointed one or two liners. I honestly felt like I was reading a 280 page essay written by my 5th grader. Even the names of some characters were so predictable and stereotypical…Fritz and Manfred?? I almost stopped reading right there. The story had a lot of potential, but it was never really developed. It’s all surface level, and felt very JV and immature. I’m honestly shocked at the high marks given in other reviews.
September 23, 2023
This is the first book in a new series. Though fictional, these stories are based on real people and events. It's about a Dutch girl who joins the resistance. It starts off when her family hides a Jewish family in their attic. When the Germans raid their home, Trudy is able to hide with the girls, as the Nazis take their parents away. Afterwards, she needs to find a safe place for them for her to stay which connects her with the Dutch resistance. She's soon involved in helping them and supporting their efforts to help Jewish children escape from the horrors that could await them. The ending sets up the next book in the series, which I'm looking forward to reading.
Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture, and Imogen Matthews for allowing me the opportunity to have early access to this story in exchange for an honest review.
It will be published October 10, 2023
Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture, and Imogen Matthews for allowing me the opportunity to have early access to this story in exchange for an honest review.
It will be published October 10, 2023
November 9, 2023
The Girl from the Resistance is a well-written story about a young Dutch girl caught up in her country being occupied by Nazis in World War II. Her life changes and she wants to help her country and its citizens, especially the Jewish citizens, and finds ways to protect them. She becomes especially involved in the transport of Jewish children to safety.
The story is a good perspective into how ordinary citizens can be transformed into extraordinary people in time of need, as tragedies unfold around them. It shows what people can do, rising above themselves and what they used to be like, to become protectors and saviors of the most vulnerable among them. It is a great story to read, and being based on some historical facts makes the novel even more of a great read. I recommend it highly.
The story is a good perspective into how ordinary citizens can be transformed into extraordinary people in time of need, as tragedies unfold around them. It shows what people can do, rising above themselves and what they used to be like, to become protectors and saviors of the most vulnerable among them. It is a great story to read, and being based on some historical facts makes the novel even more of a great read. I recommend it highly.
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