Daughters of the Resistance
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Daughters of the Resistance
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A heart-wrenching novel of love, resilience and courage in World War II, from the author of Sisters of War – perfect for readers who loved The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The German Midwife.
An utterly heart-wrenching World War Two historical novel and USA Today bestseller
A heart-wrenching novel of love, resilience and courage in World War II, from the author of Sisters of War – perfect for readers who loved The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The German Midwife.
Ukraine, 1943
On a train from Ukraine to Germany, Lisa Smirnova is terrified for her life. The train is under Nazi command, heading for one of Hitler’s rumoured labour camps. As she is taken away from everything she holds dear, Lisa wonders if she will ever see her family again.
In Nazi-occupied Kiev, Irina Antonova knows she could be arrested at any moment. Trapped in a job registering the endless deaths of the people of Kiev, she risks her life every day by secretly helping her neighbours, while her husband has joined the Soviet partisans, who are carrying out life-threatening work to frustrate the German efforts.
When Lisa’s train is intercepted by the partisans, Irina’s husband among them, these women’s lives will take an unimaginable turn. As Irina fights to protect her family and Lisa is forced to confront the horrors of war, together they must make an impossible decision: what would they be willing to lose to save the people they love?
Readers loved Sisters of War:
‘Oh my heart! Such a beautiful story. Can't wait to read it again!’ – Amazon reviewer
‘Made me feel every single emotion’ – NetGalley reviewer
‘Captivating from the first page’ – Amazon reviewer
‘A powerful and hard-hitting novel’ – Deborah Swift, author of The Lady’s Slipper
‘A gorgeous love story that keeps you hooked’ – Amazon reviewer
‘Pulled at my heartstrings and brought tears to my eyes. You really must read this book’ – Amazon reviewer
‘A whirlwind journey, full of emotions’ – Heather Osborne, author of Bitter Bonds
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Reviews praise Daughters of the Resistance for its powerful storytelling and emotional depth. The novel is highlighted for its vivid writing, well-researched historical context, and its ability to immerse readers in the emotional highs and lows of wartime. Readers are moved by the portrayal of profound love and the struggle between loyalty and compassion, often finding themselves deeply connected to the characters and their journey.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008364878
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 September 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HQ Digital
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Lana Kortchik grew up in two opposite corners of the Soviet Union - a snow-white Siberian town and the golden-domed Ukrainian capital. At the age of sixteen, she moved to Australia with her mother. Lana and her family live on the Central Coast of NSW, where it never snows and is always summer-warm, even in winter. She loves books, martial arts, the ocean and Napoleonic history. Her short stories have appeared in many magazines and anthologies. She was the winner of Historical Novel Society Autumn 2012 Short Fiction competition and the runner-up of 2013 Defenestrationism Short Story Contest.
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