A Mother’s War
A Mother’s War by Helen Parusel, published by Boldwood Books Limited in May 2023, is a historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of World War II in occupied Norway. The story follows Laila, who becomes a resistor against the Nazi regime after witnessing the arrival of warships in Narvik. As she grapples with her principles, she unexpectedly falls in love with a German soldier, Josef, who aids her and the local resistance efforts, risking his life in the process.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of forbidden romance and the moral complexities of war. As Laila faces the challenges of an unexpected pregnancy and the fallout from her family’s rejection, she seeks refuge in a home for women, only to confront a darker reality. This edition spans 354 pages and is presented in English, offering a deep dive into the emotional and societal struggles during a tumultuous period in history.
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A forbidden romance in occupied Norway…
Narvik, 1940. After Laila awakens to the sight of warships in the fjord, it isn’t long before she turns resistor to the brutal Nazi regime. She is horrified when local girls begin affairs with enemy soldiers, yet against her own principles, she finds herself falling in love with German soldier, Josef.
Josef is not like the others. He becomes involved in helping her and the locals with resistance activities, risking his life on more than one occasion.
But then Laila finds out she is pregnant. With Josef sent to the Russian front, and Laila cast out by her family, she turns to a home for women which promises to care for her and her unborn child. But instead, she finds herself caught in a system of evil far beyond what she thought possible…
‘Atmospheric and gripping.’ Jacquie Bloese, author of The French House.
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