“I wish I could believe that freedom is still possible… but I don’t think I do.”
This is my 4th book o the Heroines of WW2 and I am enjoying each and every one with the perspective given of a woman’s point of view on the war and the battle fought on the home-front. However, I think this is my personal favorite that I have read so far.
Rosalie wants to just keep her head down and keep her family safe. Her mother has lost so much and continues to emotionally pull away from them and Rosalie fears the loss of one more family member may be the breaking point of them both. But over time you see her realize just how much she is losing her with compliance and silence. Franz is battling his own demons and desire for all things just to end and wrapped up with a bow. I loved seeing the relationship developed. It was a sweet romance but the story was more than just a romance. It was a look at the deeper battles and the spiritual growth between two people torn up by war.
I love the humanity of both sides and how it was down to the battle of each individual being rather than one side vs another.
Enjoyed and would read more by this author!
About the Book
Book: A Rose for the Resistance
Author: Angela K. Couch
Genre: Historical Fiction/Romance/Christian
Release date: April, 2022
A French Woman and German Soldier Create a Truce
Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this new series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII.
With her father in a German POW camp and her home in Ste Mere Eglise, France, under Nazi occupation, Rosalie Barrieau will do anything to keep her younger brother safe. . .even from his desire to join the French resistance. Until she falls into the debt of a German solder—one who delivers a wounded British pilot to her door. Though not sure what to make of her German ally, Rosalie is thrust deep into the heart of the local underground. As tensions build toward the allied invasion of Normandy, she must decide how much she is willing to risk for freedom.
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About the Author
To keep from freezing in the great white north, Angela K Couch cuddles under quilts with her laptop. Winning short story contests, being a semi-finalist in ACFW’s Genesis Contest, and a finalist in the 2016 International Digital Awards also helped warm her up. As a passionate believer in Christ, her faith permeates the stories she tells. Her martial arts training, experience with horses, and appreciation for good romance sneak in as well. When not writing, she stays fit (and toasty warm) by chasing after four munchkins.
More from Angela
The story of A Rose for the Resistance has been in the making for a while. Rosalie and Franz came to life for me in the first novel I started writing as a teenager… (not even going to mention how long ago that was). Though much of that early work will never see the light of day, I am glad I can finally share them with you.
Every November 11th since I was a child, I would sit with my dad and watch WWII documentaries and movies like A Bridge too Far, or The Longest Day which featured Sainte-Mère-Église during the D-day landings. So many of those stories beg to be remembered and I tried to include as much as I could in this novel, even in passing. Stories such as John Steele of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment who dropped into the warzone of Sainte-Mère-Église that night and his chute caught on the spire of the church. He hung limply for hours, pretending to be dead, before the Germans took him prisoner. John later escaped and rejoined his division. Or, Henry Langrehr who landed five miles from his drop zone, crashing through a greenhouse on the way down. He was unharmed from the fall, but was later wounded and captured. He lived into his nineties to tell the tale.
Many of the events and deeds of The Resistance in the novel are also pulled from history. The French citizen’s willingness to risk their lives to transport weapons and information, and to staunchly resist the brutal German occupation. It is estimated that approximately 90,000 men women – and children – were killed, tortured, or deported by the Germans for their efforts.
Though many of the characters in this story are fictional, there are so many men and women who truly did live through the horrors of the War in Europe, and more importantly risked or sacrificed their all for the freedom and lives of others.
I pray we never forget.
Blog Stops
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, April 29
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Remembrancy, April 30
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Rachael’s Inkwell, May 1
Texas Book-aholic, May 1
Genesis 5020, May 2
Where Crisis & Christ Collide, May 2
Inklings and notions, May 2
She Lives To Read, May 3
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Betti Mace, May 4
For Him and My Family, May 4
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 4
Sodbuster Living, May 5
deb’s Book Review, May 5
Book Butterfly in Dreamland, May 5
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 6
Jeanette’s Thoughts, May 6
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Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, May 7
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Connie’s History Classroom, May 8
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Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 9
Splashes of Joy, May 9
Through the Fire Blogs, May 9
Bizwings Blog, May 10
Pause for Tales, May 10
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Bigreadersite, May 11
Where Faith and Books Meet, May 11
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, May 11
CarpeDiem, May 12
Lights in a Dark World, May 12
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Angela is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/1d3bb/a-rose-for-the-resistance-celebration-tour-giveaway
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of A Rose for the Resistance, this sounds like an excellent book and series, a must read for me
Wow Sounds like a great story of Love and courage during the War.