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Rotterdam
Rotterdam, 1940: A city's last stand.
In the heart of war-torn Rotterdam, the latest instalment of the Fernsby's War Series unfolds in a gripping saga of espionage, love, and sacrifice.
Rotterdam finds Michael Fernsby in a deadly game of cat and mouse, sent to the Netherlands on the eve of the German invasion with the fate of Europe in the balance.
Meanwhile, Mina's broadcasts of courage and truth have made her the Nazis' most wanted. Michael's beloved, the voice behind the rallying cries of a suppressed nation, now stands directly in the crosshairs of the menace he seeks to dismantle.
As the city crumbles under the Luftwaffe's wrath, their paths converge in a desperate bid for survival, with Mina's broadcasts guiding Michael through the chaos.
With the Gestapo's net drawing tighter, and an SD operative's sinister plan to silence Mina forever, Michael must navigate the rubble of a city on fire to save her, facing the ultimate test of love and loyalty in the shadow of war.
In the heart of war-torn Rotterdam, the latest instalment of the Fernsby's War Series unfolds in a gripping saga of espionage, love, and sacrifice.
Rotterdam finds Michael Fernsby in a deadly game of cat and mouse, sent to the Netherlands on the eve of the German invasion with the fate of Europe in the balance.
Meanwhile, Mina's broadcasts of courage and truth have made her the Nazis' most wanted. Michael's beloved, the voice behind the rallying cries of a suppressed nation, now stands directly in the crosshairs of the menace he seeks to dismantle.
As the city crumbles under the Luftwaffe's wrath, their paths converge in a desperate bid for survival, with Mina's broadcasts guiding Michael through the chaos.
With the Gestapo's net drawing tighter, and an SD operative's sinister plan to silence Mina forever, Michael must navigate the rubble of a city on fire to save her, facing the ultimate test of love and loyalty in the shadow of war.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
464 pages, Paperback
Published June 27, 2024
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About the author
J.C. Jarvis
19 books27 followersJ.C. Jarvis grew up in Derbyshire, England, with a lifelong fascination for history, particularly the Second World War and Tudor England.
After serving in the British Army and later working in the IT industry, he turned fully to writing, transforming a lifelong passion for history into a career as a bestselling historical fiction author.
He is best known for the Fernsby’s War Series, a sweeping World War II saga following British intelligence officer Michael Fernsby and those drawn into the hidden war of espionage, resistance, and sacrifice behind enemy lines.
The series has built a loyal international readership and is praised for its depth of research, emotional realism, and cinematic storytelling.
In addition to Fernsby’s War, Jarvis is the author of the John Howard Tudor series and the origin novel Defying the Reich, which tells the powerful early story of fan-favourite resistance heroine Mina Postner.
When not writing, J.C. continues to research obsessively, always chasing the next story buried in history’s shadows.
After serving in the British Army and later working in the IT industry, he turned fully to writing, transforming a lifelong passion for history into a career as a bestselling historical fiction author.
He is best known for the Fernsby’s War Series, a sweeping World War II saga following British intelligence officer Michael Fernsby and those drawn into the hidden war of espionage, resistance, and sacrifice behind enemy lines.
The series has built a loyal international readership and is praised for its depth of research, emotional realism, and cinematic storytelling.
In addition to Fernsby’s War, Jarvis is the author of the John Howard Tudor series and the origin novel Defying the Reich, which tells the powerful early story of fan-favourite resistance heroine Mina Postner.
When not writing, J.C. continues to research obsessively, always chasing the next story buried in history’s shadows.
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February 5, 2026
One of the best WWII fiction books I've read
I really enjoyed this book. An exciting plot and good character development. This covers the Dutch involvement that I didn't know much about
I really enjoyed this book. An exciting plot and good character development. This covers the Dutch involvement that I didn't know much about
March 16, 2025
This whole series is excellent. About the beginning of WW II. The first books were so very intense I was almost scared to read further. I put this book off because I wasn’t quite ready to be scared reading more. This was very good but not as intense with intrigue at every turn but continues to tell the story. Michael finally meets again with his arch nemesis who wants to kill Michael as much as he wants to kill him. Great read. Now on to Book 5!
July 28, 2024
Great book/series
This book and series is amazing. J. C. is a great storyteller. Can't wait to read the next book. Micheal is amazing getting out everytime by the skin of his teeth. But him and his group have a target on their backs as never before. Highly recommend this series.
This book and series is amazing. J. C. is a great storyteller. Can't wait to read the next book. Micheal is amazing getting out everytime by the skin of his teeth. But him and his group have a target on their backs as never before. Highly recommend this series.
November 23, 2024
Great read!
Having read the four volumes of 'Fernsby's War,' I look forward to more.. Mr. Jarvis is a talented writer, weaving an exciting tale of the early years of WW2 in northern Europe. Thank you, sir.
Having read the four volumes of 'Fernsby's War,' I look forward to more.. Mr. Jarvis is a talented writer, weaving an exciting tale of the early years of WW2 in northern Europe. Thank you, sir.
September 3, 2025
As with the other books in the series, “Rotterdam” is filled with suspense, action, mystery, intrigue, and, amidst it all,….love and romance. This incredible series is the sole reason that I signed up for Kindle Unlimited, and it has definitely been worth the investment. While I’m lookin forward to the next three books of the series (#5-7), I will later be returning to Unlimited for the 8th book in 2926. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys WWII historical novels.
July 13, 2024
love Michael
This kept me up all night. Heart racing every time Michael and Mina and jearone were on a mission. Oh my gosh I love this series. Please please let these characters find love after the war. Can’t wait until the next book.
This kept me up all night. Heart racing every time Michael and Mina and jearone were on a mission. Oh my gosh I love this series. Please please let these characters find love after the war. Can’t wait until the next book.
July 16, 2024
Captivating series
This series that JCJ has put together to date has been well scripted and the story line is great. Can't wait until the next book comes out (I hope ). Could not put any of the books down.
This series that JCJ has put together to date has been well scripted and the story line is great. Can't wait until the next book comes out (I hope ). Could not put any of the books down.
August 28, 2024
A Good Read
Book 4 takes place in Holland as the Germans invade and take control. Michael Germany is back behind enemy lines doing all he can to destroy Germans. While there he finds Mins and her sister doing resistance work. The book was a bit slow at first, but got much brttrr.
Book 4 takes place in Holland as the Germans invade and take control. Michael Germany is back behind enemy lines doing all he can to destroy Germans. While there he finds Mins and her sister doing resistance work. The book was a bit slow at first, but got much brttrr.
September 13, 2024
Excellent
Another thrilling adventure of Michael Fernsby. Very well written..vivid descriptions..lots of action, keeps you on these of your seat! Highly recommend it you like historical fiction.
Another thrilling adventure of Michael Fernsby. Very well written..vivid descriptions..lots of action, keeps you on these of your seat! Highly recommend it you like historical fiction.
September 21, 2024
amazing books, fantastic author.
I have read all four of these books. I loved all of them, I will be pre-ordering the next one. Best books I’ve read in a long time. I will be following this author.
I have read all four of these books. I loved all of them, I will be pre-ordering the next one. Best books I’ve read in a long time. I will be following this author.
September 8, 2025
A high suspense novel.
gbjjr947@gmail.com Well developed characters deal with difficult wartime situations. They battle with evil Nazi villains. Their emotions are shown that it's difficult to kill even the worst of the villains.
gbjjr947@gmail.com Well developed characters deal with difficult wartime situations. They battle with evil Nazi villains. Their emotions are shown that it's difficult to kill even the worst of the villains.
July 6, 2024
Maia wow
Mike really was in love with Maia the story was fun but to hard read. Oh well thanks for the good story
Mike really was in love with Maia the story was fun but to hard read. Oh well thanks for the good story
July 7, 2024
Another excellent book!
July 20, 2024
Have read all 4 books, a great read, good historical and some romance and a lot of action packed in. Can’t wait for book 5.
September 9, 2024
Not the book I wanted but same title
September 12, 2024
Another Winner!
I hope there's a follow up book. The ending was very suspenseful. The series is really an exciting read. Once I start one I have to read it all the way through.
I hope there's a follow up book. The ending was very suspenseful. The series is really an exciting read. Once I start one I have to read it all the way through.
September 17, 2024
Brilliant Story
Book 4 now finished, another great read in the series. I can’t wait to read Book 5, Invasion. What do I read while I wait
Book 4 now finished, another great read in the series. I can’t wait to read Book 5, Invasion. What do I read while I wait
September 27, 2024
The brilliant fourth novel in this gripping, page-turning series.
April 7, 2025
am loving this series so much. really is captivating and keeps my interest
June 6, 2025
another well done book by Jarvis
This book, like others in this series, is well written and does a very good job of causing one to realize what it was like in France and Holland during the early days of World War II. It is truly frightening to contemplate. And Jarvis does a very good job of letting us know what it was really like. This book is well worth reading.
This book, like others in this series, is well written and does a very good job of causing one to realize what it was like in France and Holland during the early days of World War II. It is truly frightening to contemplate. And Jarvis does a very good job of letting us know what it was really like. This book is well worth reading.
September 24, 2025
Great book in a wonderful series
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October 22, 2025Excellent read.
Some geographical errors but overall a fascinating read, especially from someone who lived but blocks away from the area featured in "Rotterdam".
Some geographical errors but overall a fascinating read, especially from someone who lived but blocks away from the area featured in "Rotterdam".
December 27, 2025
the struggle continues
I don’t think that you ever know just what you are capable of until you are faced with unimaginable adversity.
I don’t think that you ever know just what you are capable of until you are faced with unimaginable adversity.
January 19, 2026
Fast paced novel
A cracking paced novel,hard to put down. Almost nonstop action. Fernsby continues his battle with the Nazi regime. Plenty Of bodies,both friend and enemies.
A cracking paced novel,hard to put down. Almost nonstop action. Fernsby continues his battle with the Nazi regime. Plenty Of bodies,both friend and enemies.
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