Orphans of War
“Orphans of War” by Michael Reit is a historical fiction novel published by Michael Reit in September 2022. Set in Amsterdam during 1941, the story unfolds against the backdrop of the German invasion of the Netherlands, where the Dutch populace grapples with the escalating terror inflicted upon Jewish citizens. The narrative follows Christiaan, a passionate resistance fighter, and Floris, who becomes a key figure in the Bureau of Jewish Affairs, as they navigate the harrowing realities of war. Nora, Floris’s wife, defies her husband’s actions by joining the fight to save orphans from the impending doom of Nazi transports.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of ambition, fear, and desperation as the characters confront the brutalities of the regime. The intertwining lives of Christiaan, Floris, and Nora reveal the complexities of resistance and survival in a time of chaos. This edition spans 298 pages and is presented in English, immersing readers in the chilling atmosphere of 20th-century Europe. “Orphans of War” serves as the first installment in the “Dutch Resistance” trilogy, inviting readers to witness the courage of those who stood against oppression.
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Amsterdam, 1941
Their whole world is about to shatter.
German forces have invaded the Netherlands, but the Dutch are trying desperately to believe it won’t be that bad. Meanwhile, Nazis openly terrorize Jewish people on the streets. Rumors of bone-chilling violence are getting harder to ignore.
Christiaan, a man of passion and principle, joins the resistance. He risks everything to shield the oppressed and fight for the freedom of his beloved nation.
Floris is a man with a plan. Promoted to the Bureau of Jewish Affairs, he becomes instrumental in organizing transports to Nazi death camps.
Floris’s wife, Nora, discovers his unspeakable atrocities as Nazi aggression grows more brutal. Defying him, she joins the fight to rescue orphans from the terror of the transport trains and to save them from the same fate.
The Reich’s grip on Amsterdam tightens. These three will find themselves in the middle of a maelstrom that will change the course of history. As ambition, fear, and desperation collide, no one is safe.
Not the Jewish.
Not the Dutch.
Not even the powers-that-be.
“Orphans of War” is the breathless first installment in the heart-wrenching “Dutch Resistance” trilogy. Enter the terrifying world of 1940s Europe, where the only thing eclipsing the violence of the regime is the bravery of the heroes and heroines of the resistance.
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