The Girl from the Resistance

<p><strong>1941 Nazi-occupied Holland. Trudi can hear the muffled sobs of two heartbroken little girls as they peer wide-eyed from their hiding place behind the bookcase. Rosy and Louisa's parents have been dragged away by soldiers. Now Trudi is the only one who can keep them safe...</strong></p><p> </p><p>When Nazis break down the front door of eighteen-year-old <strong>Trudi</strong>'s home and seize the Jewish couple hiding in her attic she's devastated and is suddenly solely responsible for their two innocent children. The whispered rumours about <strong>the resistance</strong> are her only hope. A man called <strong>Frans and his cousin Piet </strong>risk their lives every day helping scared and abandoned Jewish children escape into the countryside. Under the cover of night she races to beg for their help.</p><p> </p><p>When the girls are offered a safe house Trudi is relieved. But with soldiers on every corner of the cobbled streets getting there will be extremely dangerous... Trudi must dress up in a German nurse's uniform and convince anyone who asks that she is transporting two children to hospital.</p><p> </p><p>Trudi will have to give up everything to protect Rosy and Louisa. She will have to lie to her friends and family and learn to fire a weapon that could take someone's life. The only consolation is Piet's dark eyes and handsome face as he stands beside her helping to plan her next steps.</p><p> </p><p><strong>But Trudi suspects someone close to her told the Nazis about the hiding place in the attic and they'll stop at nothing to make sure the girls do not escape...</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>A heartbreaking inspiring and uplifting tale about the sacrifices we're prepared to make for innocent people. Fans of Mandy Robotham <em>The Nightingale</em> and <em>All the Light We Cannot See </em>will love this unforgettable historical series based on true stories of the heroic women of the Dutch resistance.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What readers are saying about Imogen Matthews:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>'<strong>Truly heartbreaking and emotional</strong>... tear-jerking... glued to the story... a page-turner and unputdownable that <strong>will make you cry until the end</strong>!' <em>Tropical Girl Reads Books</em> ?????</p><p> </p><p>'Brilliant... <strong>I was gripped from the start</strong>... <strong>Really couldn't put it down</strong>... Amazing.' NetGalley reviewer ?????</p><p> </p><p>'So inspirational <strong>unbelievably heartbreaking and unputdownable</strong>. I was completely <strong>captivated</strong> from cover to cover.' <em>Page Turners</em> ?????</p><p> </p><p>'Excellent!... <strong>So good I couldn't put it down</strong>... <strong>I read it in a day</strong>... I even found myself warning them when they were due to be raided - OUT LOUD!' Goodreads reviewer ?????</p><p> </p><p>'<strong>So heartbreaking and so inspiring</strong> I couldn't put it down. I absolutely loved this... <strong>My heart was pounding</strong>... This <strong>phenomenal</strong> story is one <strong>you will never forget</strong>.' Goodreads reviewer ?????</p><p> </p><p>'<strong>I will never forget this unbelievable tale</strong> and the real-life heroes who inspired it. To say that reading this book <strong>became addictive</strong> is a huge understatement.' <em>Avid Reader</em> ?????</p>