Across Europe, on what history will call D-Day, five unforgettable
women from all walks of life strive to survive the most terrifying night
of their lives.
Told in alternating viewpoints, this unforgettable debut is perfect
for fans of Kate Quinn and Pam Jenoff.
June 6, 1944. Allied forces hit the beaches of Nazi-occupied France.
Among the countless lives shattered are those of five spirited women
with starkly different lives. As the war reaches its tipping point, each
of the women fight for the survival of themselves, their countries, and
their way of life during one of the most pivotal days in history.
American expatriate Mildred, better known as Axis Sally, has a thriving
career as a Nazi radio propagandist, but her conscience haunts her.
Meanwhile, across the English Channel, young medical volunteer Theda is
pushed to her limit as shiploads of casualties dock in Portsmouth.
Closer to the front, intrepid Flora aids the French resistance, while
she seeks out her vanished parents. Iron-willed Emilia has climbed the
Gestapo ranks, but she is now bent on betraying them. Finally, dignified
Adelaide's faith is shaken when she is forced to quarter German
soldiers.
Now, during the most perilous twenty-four hours of their lives, all five
women must summon courage they never knew they had, as they confront the
physical dangers of war, alongside treacherous family secrets,
heartbreak, and the ability to trust themselves. For these women, their
inner strength is their only hope. But is it enough? How far can one
person go for the things they believe in?