A great book - suspense and intrigue kept me engaged from page 1. The only thing I wish had been different was the epilogue. Rather, I wish there had been a pre-epilogue. I liked the epilogue and found it very fitting to the book, but there was a huge gap between when the story ended and the epilogue began. No details were given in the epilogue to fill in that gap - I needed those details after being with these characters throughout the pages of the book. Flame of Resistanceby Tracy GrootWhen her fiance died during France's fall to Nazi aggression Brigitte Durand's life was altered. A once respectable young woman who was engaged and employed, Brigitte is forced to survive by selling herself to the enemy. But her survival comes at a great cost to her own soul.When given an opportunity to aid the French Resistance Brigitte takes the opportunity in the slim hope of redeeming herself. Using her profession as a cover, Brigitte is able to pass intelligence to the Resistance through Tom Jaeger, a downed American pilot posing as a conscripted Dutch Nazi. As Brigitte passes information concerning troop movements and nearby bridge defenses, she and Tom become friends over chess and the hope Tom brings of imminent freedom. But when Brigitte's home comes under watch of the Milice their lives and the operation are endangered. When Tom is captured what is Brigitte willing to risk? A retelling of the story of Rehab, Flame of Resistance is a story of redemption and courage. When given the opportunity to change not only her life but the course of the war, Brigitte accepts the challenge. The Flame of Resistance is an intriguing look at World War II and its cost on the souls of all involved. Both sides had those who resisted the evil that threatened to envelop the world and destroy it. I found Flame of Resistance to be an enlightening and enjoyable historical fiction read. Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. A favorable review was not a requirement.
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Good story, with characters who are believable, & a plot that kept me engaged.
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