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"France, 1942: Robert curls sleepily into me, his tiny hand grasping mine like a lifeline. He’s been so brave, this little boy who has been through the unimaginable. As his eyes close, I wonder how much longer we can go on. But I promised to save him. And I can’t give up now…
Young linguist Elisabeth has been working for the British secret service since the war began, rescuing downed pilots and Jewish refugees. Now the Gestapo are on her her next mission must be her last. Or she may never see the white cliffs of Dover again.
But she can’t even think about abandoning her post when so many remain in danger. So when daredevil fellow agent Guy arrives with a frantic plea, there was never any doubt that Elisabeth would help. Somewhere in occupied France is a little boy, the last survivor of a Jewish orphanage, desperately trying to make his way to safety. They have to save him.
Elisabeth knows the mission may be suicide. But she also knows she could never live with herself if she didn’t try to save this child. And so she and Guy set off on one last journey together, into the mountains. For freedom – for this child – they’ll risk it all…"
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Once again, Amanda Lees has created an emotional roller coaster that contains oodles of tension and action with a romance thrown in.
The main character of Elisabeth is excellent, as are all of the characters in this book. What I particularly liked was that the focus was on the bravery of ordinary men and women who risked their lives to help desperate people escape the despicable regime that had invaded and taken over their country but whilst there were parts that dealt with the atrocities of the invading force, this wasn't the main focal point which was a nice change.
If I have one complaint, it's that I would have liked to have found out what happened to one particular character who turned collaborator and seen him get is comeuppance however, that's only a blip in what is otherwise an excellent book.
Full of action and suspense with a plot that was absolutely riveting, this is a book that I would recommend to lovers of this genre and I must thank the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for enabling me to read this powerful story.
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