From the Valley We Rise

<p><b>Loyalty during Peril <br/></b>In the heart of war-torn France Isabelle Seauve's resolve is tested after her father sacrifices his life to protect her involvement in the French Resistance. Heartbroken Isabelle becomes more dedicated to hiding Jewish children in and near the village of Sisteron despite the growing danger when she discovers a traitor within the Resistance ranks. <br/><br/><b>Truth amid Deception </b><br/>As the shadow of betrayal looms Isabelle's world collides with that of US Army Chaplain Peter Christensen who carries emotional scars from his first position in Kentucky and his service in North Africa. Together they face the brutal reality of war as the second D-Day--the Allied invasion of Provence--unfolds.<br/><br/><b>Bravery through Trial <br/></b>Fifteen-year-old René Amblard narrowly escapes a devastating German attack that claims the lives of his mother and their fellow Maquis fighters. With a Jewish orphan girl at his side René seeks out his cousin Isabelle for refuge while he contemplates revenge.<br/><br/>When the bombs of Operation Dragoon begin to fall this unlikely group of heroes must find freedom in their souls before they can rebuild what has been destroyed.<br/><br/><b>"Elizabeth's signature artistry as a storyteller dazzles."</b>--SUSAN MEISSNER bestselling author on<i> By Way of the Moonlight <br/></i><br/><i>For readers of Kristin Hannah and Sarah Sundin an evocative emotionally gripping World War II historical novel set in Southern France and woven through with moving themes of courage and redemption.</i></p>