The Belgian Girls
by Kathryn J. Atwood
Dual timeline narrative set in Belgium during the two world wars highlighting the work of female resisters.
ABOUT THE BOOK
I have just been condemned to death. I will be shot tomorrow. Long live the King. Long live Belgium.
When the Germans overrun Brussels during the First World War, Gabrielle is infuriated to see her newfound happiness shattered. It isn’t long before she is faced with an impossible choice. Three decades later, shy and bookish Julienne moves to Brussels with her widowed father at the height of the Nazi occupation and is horrified to witness the city’s callous treatment of Jews.
In this dual timeline novel inspired by the life of Belgian spy Gabrielle Petit, two very different young women must discover their inner strength to become the heroes their city needs. And when loyalties are tested and decades-old secrets are revealed, their legacies will become entwined forever.
Written by historian and storyteller Kathryn J. Atwood, The Belgian Girls is a tale of hope, forgiveness, and the healing power of friendship.
Book Details:
- Genre: Literary & Historical Fiction, Women’s Fiction
- Format: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
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