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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…When Nazis break down the front door of eighteen-year-old Trudi’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 the resistance are her only hope. A man called Frans and his cousin Piet 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.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.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.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…A heartbreaking, inspiring and uplifting tale about the sacrifices we’re prepared to make for innocent people. Fans of Mandy Robotham, The Nightingale and All the Light We Cannot See will love this unforgettable historical series based on true stories of the heroic women of the Dutch resistance.What readers are saying about The Girl from the Resistance:“Heartbreaking… sure to have you flying through the pages from cover to cover. This amazingly suspenseful story is unputdownable and will definitely stay with you long after you finish the book. My heart broke for the wonderful, believable characters. I held my breath as my heart pounded faster and faster… a definite must read.” Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I was blown away… inspiring, unputdownable… Gripping… moving.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“SO GOOD. Wow. The author really makes you FEEL the emotions each character is having… The writing is so great… Absolutely loved this novel.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Heart-wrenching and suspenseful… heart-breaking… excellent characters, vivid descriptions and a nail-biting plot.” Sandy’s Book Talk, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow, what a page-turner!... amazing… filled with unexpected turns and twists.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A heart-stopping read… breath-taking.” I'm Hooked on Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Warning – do not begin this book while cooking food or doing laundry; the clothes will stay dirty and your food will burn, because it is unputdownable!! An incredible, heart-rending, page-turner of a novel.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow… My eyes were watering throughout… I highly recommend this book to everyone.” @readingwithgee, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Will have you flipping the pages so fast… If you are looking for a book that is filled with action and hope, this story is for you.” @DianeLikesToRead, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Heartbreaking… kept me hooked, I highly recommend this book.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Brought tears to my eyes many times.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐