A Dangerous Act of Kindness

by L P Fergusson

WHEN A COUNTRY IS AT WAR, COMPASSION IS DEADLYWhen Lukas Schiller’s Messerschmitt explodes on the bleak North Wessex Downs, he prays the enemy will think he’s been blown to pieces with his plane. He must get back to his base in Coquelles to continue the fight against the British, but how will he make it to the coast with a dislocated shoulder?Millie Sanger, a lonely young widow running an isolated farm up on the Downs is forced to visit the dark barn where her husband hanged himself the previous summer. In the freezing darkness, she thinks she’s found a restless spirit. Instead she finds a German service revolver pointing at her head.In that moment, both will make a decision that changes their lives forever. A harrowing story of deception, betrayal, and love, perfect for fans of All the Light We Cannot See, The Nightingale and Captain Corelli’s Mandolin.“What a humdinger of an emotional read. . . ! When you think you’ve read all the stories you can about the Germans and the war, this is a very unique novel and a very unique set of circumstances.” —The BookTrail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“The themes of guilt, betrayal, and loyalty are universal but they are played out here in the most poignant and bittersweet way. A definite five star read.”—Stand Out Scotland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I was completely captivated by A Dangerous Act of Kindness and loved everything about it." Hair Past a Freckle BookBlog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I was pulled in from the opening sentence and didn't come up for air until the concluding paragraph." Stacy is Reading BookBlog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I have to give this book 5 stars, great story line, with depth and feeling." Love Books BookBlog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A beautiful story that I couldn't put down and didn't want to end." Netgalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

487 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 14, 2023

Reviews

[Gala · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me moría por leerlo.
Me gustó que fuera una historia de amor sin un exceso de romance.
Me decepcionó al final,yo quería saber más,no quedarme en suspenso.

[Holly Morey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Actually this is a DNF. I could not get into the characters And would rather read something with more reality and less romance