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Holland, 1943: In the last eighteen months of World War II, 14-year-old Anna’s life becomes a perilous world of secrets and danger. Her town in German-occupied southern Holland is transformed into a war zone, where trust is rare, and courage and resistance are everything. When the... Read More
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Anna's War

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Holland, 1943: In the last eighteen months of World War II, 14-year-old Anna’s life becomes a perilous world of secrets and danger. Her town in German-occupied southern Holland is transformed into a war zone, where trust is rare, and courage and resistance are everything.

When the Nazis begin arresting local men and deporting them to work in German factories, Anna’s father hides in a cramped, secret cellar beneath their home. Even the youngest of his children don’t know he is there.

Then Anna meets Karl, a young German translator, and his piercing gaze and unexpected kindness leave her conflicted. Against her better judgement, she is drawn to Karl and begins to believe he can be trusted—especially when he keeps her father’s hiding place a secret from Horst, the ruthless Nazi officer he translates for.

But as her feelings deepen, so do the risks. One misstep could unravel everything Anna and her family have fought to protect.

Anna’s War is a gripping tale of resilience, forbidden connection, family loyalties and the growing bravery of a young girl thrust into the deep shadows of war. Can Anna protect her family, or will the cost of trust prove too great in a world torn apart?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781763526075

Publisher: Yellow Brick Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Riveted Press

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

About the Author

DJ Taylor is a born-and-bred Queenslander. Early in her career, she was a primary school teacher and a teacher-librarian and also taught outback kids on School of the Air. With her husband Hendrikus, she loves to walk, and for years has written popular travel blogs recording their treks across the UK, Europe, South America and Antarctica, including the famous Camino trail. Her other passions include watercolor painting and learning Spanish. She is a Life Member of the Watercolor Society of Qld and is currently the president of the Kilcoy Art Society. Anna’s War (Riveted Press, 2025) is her debut novel, inspired by family experiences in the Netherlands during World War II.

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