This week I'm featuring Mists over the Channel Islands by Sarah Sundin. Sundin is my favorite WWII author, and so far, this book does not disappoint!
Behind enemy lines, adversary and ally become impossible to distinguish.
The German invasion of the British Channel Islands shatters Dr. Ivy Picot's peaceful world, forcing her to shoulder the weight of her father's medical practice and hold together a family unraveling under the strain of war. As conditions worsen in Jersey with the arrival of thousands of forced laborers, Ivy's quiet allegiance to the Allies compels her to risk everything by providing medical aid to escaped workers--even as danger closes in.
Dutch engineer and resistance member Gerrit van der Zee volunteers to build fortifications for the Germans so he can secretly send maps and diagrams to the Allies. On his arrival in the Channel Islands, he crosses paths with Ivy, who shows him contempt for the uniform he wears. As tensions mount and their missions grow increasingly dangerous, Ivy and Gerrit must confront the cost of courage, the meaning of sacrifice, and whether love can survive in the shadow of war. Will their covert efforts turn the tide--or will they pay the ultimate price for defiance?
Renowned WWII fiction author Sarah Sundin crafts a compelling historical romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, wartime resistance, and medical intrigue--a tale of loyalty, resilience, and courage when love and duty collide.
The German invasion of the British Channel Islands shatters Dr. Ivy Picot's peaceful world, forcing her to shoulder the weight of her father's medical practice and hold together a family unraveling under the strain of war. As conditions worsen in Jersey with the arrival of thousands of forced laborers, Ivy's quiet allegiance to the Allies compels her to risk everything by providing medical aid to escaped workers--even as danger closes in.
Dutch engineer and resistance member Gerrit van der Zee volunteers to build fortifications for the Germans so he can secretly send maps and diagrams to the Allies. On his arrival in the Channel Islands, he crosses paths with Ivy, who shows him contempt for the uniform he wears. As tensions mount and their missions grow increasingly dangerous, Ivy and Gerrit must confront the cost of courage, the meaning of sacrifice, and whether love can survive in the shadow of war. Will their covert efforts turn the tide--or will they pay the ultimate price for defiance?
Renowned WWII fiction author Sarah Sundin crafts a compelling historical romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, wartime resistance, and medical intrigue--a tale of loyalty, resilience, and courage when love and duty collide.
Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
St. Helier, Jersey, Channel IslandsThursday, June 20, 1940
Words failed Dr. Ivy Picot, so she sketched her father with gray-flecked hair, packing to go to war.
Friday 56
The front door banged open. "Ivy! Hurry! Emergency!"
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This sounds like a great story. I really did not know much about the history of the Channel Islands, so I thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know much about the history of the Channel Islands either, so it was really fascinating to learn about it. Hope you have a great week! :D
DeleteWhat was the "Emergency!" ???
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy WWII stories, so I'll be adding this one to my TBR.
I hope you enjoy it if you get the chance to read it! It's one of my favorites by this author. Have a great week, Rebecca! :D
DeleteThese kind of stories always hold my attention.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I feel like I learn so much history that I didn't know before. Hope you have a great week, Anne! :D
DeleteI don't usually read historicals, but WWII always interests me.
ReplyDeleteI don't read as much historical fiction as I used to, but there's a few authors I can't miss. Hope you have a great week, Yvonne! :D
DeleteI love a good WWII novel. I've got The Lion's Run by Sara Pennypacker on deck to read soon!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy The Lion's Run! Have a great week, Ethan! :D
DeleteAdding to my list. I love the cover. Hugs. xx.
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I love it too! Hugs back! Hope you have a wonderful week! :D
DeleteSounds like another really good one! I love books set on the Channel Islands. I'd love to travel there someday. :D
ReplyDeleteI'd love to travel there too, especially after having read this book. Hope you have a wonderful week, Lark! :D
DeleteWhat's the emergency? 👀
ReplyDeleteIt was a pretty dicey situation! Hope you have a wonderful week, Lindsi! :D
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