Readers know of the bravery, boldness, and spirit shown by the
thousands of soldiers who fought valiantly during World War II. Lesser
known, perhaps, but equally dramatic were the roles that women played in
the conflict, both as support from home and as part of the fight near the
front lines.
For Such a Time, the first novel in Elyse Larson's WOMEN OF
VALOR series explores the lives of two cousins--one French, the other
American--who find the courage to face danger and betrayal in
occupied France during at the height of the war.
Giselle Munier and Jean Thornton are more like sisters than cousins,
having spent many summers together through their parents' travels. But
with the outbreak of World War II, both women's lives take a dramatic
turn.
Jean joins the American Red Cross, assigned to a sprawling military
hospital in Wales. Giselle, active in the French Resistance, has been
betrayed and arrested by the Nazis. Hearing of her cousin's plight, Jean
knows she must try to rescue her cousin, no matter how ill-advised the
mission seems. Both women will learn far more than they ever imagined
about courage, trust, and forgiveness before their harrowing experience
is over.
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