Mari’s Hope
Mari’s Hope by Sandy Brehl, published by Outskirts Press on August 20, 2019, is a historical fiction novel that transports readers to the cold landscape of wartime Norway. This edition spans 276 pages and is presented in English. The story follows a brave young heroine, Mari, as she confronts the harsh realities of oppression while joining the underground resistance to protect her family and her country during the final years of World War II.
In this dramatic conclusion to the trilogy that began with Odin’s Promise and Bjorn’s Gift, readers will find Mari navigating the dangers of occupied Norway. As she assists the village doctor and participates in her family’s resistance efforts, she faces threats from both a German collaborator and the occupying soldiers. The narrative captures the tension of a community striving for freedom amidst the oppressive grip of war, highlighting themes of bravery and resilience in the face of adversity.
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“Transports readers to the cold landscape of wartime Norway, as a brave, young heroine faces the cruel reality of oppression to join the underground resistance and do whatever it takes it save her family and her country.”– Michelle Houts, author of Winterfrost
MARI’S HOPE delivers the dramatic conclusion to the trilogy begun with Odin’s Promise, awarded the 2014 Midwest Book Award for Children’s Fiction, and Bjorn’s Gift (2016).
In Mari’s Hope, set in a small village in occupied western Norway in the final years of World War II, young Mari has become a valued helper to the village doctor. She also plays a role in her family’s efforts in the local resistance, despite ever-present dangers, especially from the snooping soldier called Goatman and from Leif, her one-time school friend, now a German collaborator.
As the German war efforts falter, the pressure increases on the occupying troops to hold Norway firmly in their grip. But freedom-loving Norwegians will do their best to thwart those plans.
Praise for the series: “An exciting look at the occupation of Norway, through the eyes of a young, brave girl.” – Angela Cerrito, author of The Safest Lie.
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