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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
I have read a lot of World War Two historical fiction. For the most part, each concentrates on on location, or one situation. A Call to Courage deals with many issues at the same time. It was a book that needed my complete attention in order to give the story the justice due. I was given glimpses into so many situations that I don't recall ever learning about in high school or at university. I went through so many emotions while reading the story. Most importantly I was reminded once again that through knowledge we can avoid repeating the past.
The story centers around Alix, a student in Paris before the war. Soon she will be stuck in Paris, witnessing the horrors of war. She refuses to close her eyes to the injustices. Her bravery and dedication makes for a story full of conspiracy, adventure and danger. The other main characters are connected to her through blood or friendship. A Call to Courage is a great example of how many different situations were going on at the same time.
Alix's father is a Count Sasha Malkovic, a Serbian attempting to keep Yugoslavia out of the war. His friendship with Prince Peter gives him many opportunities to help his Serbian people all of Yugoslavia. His connections will find him working with the SOE to accomplish the unthinkable. With his wife by his side he will able to accomplish much.
His wife, Leo went to England after settling Alix in Paris, against Sasha's wishes. She needed space while her husband cooled down. With war imminent, she rejoins the FANYs and soon finds herself stuck in a foreign country surrounded by Germans. Talk about a scary situation. Leo has some very nail biting times worthy of the big screen. Leo is soon involved with the SOE making for even more dangerous time by her husband's side that allowed me to learn so much.
It wasn't just Alix's family that made the story addictive. Alix had met Steve while in Paris. They were brought together through their Serbian heritage and familiarity of the language. As an American, Steve goes to England, joining the RAF. He will risk his life over and over again for a country that isn't even his. When letters to Alix no longer arrive, she is left to wonder what happened.
Little did she know that he was a POW that would soon escape from the March. I thought I knew quite a lot about the March since I have tried to absorb a lot to understand my great uncle that survived the March. Steve's story gave me a new perspective. I cannot begin to understand the fear and dedication that he possessed in order to make it back to England. I can't wait to ready the next book to see if he and Alix will meet up again. Last time, they missed each other by hours. With both of them heading to Yugoslavia, Alix is heading home to her parents while Steve's going as aa member of the SOE.
The story centers around Alix, a student in Paris before the war. Soon she will be stuck in Paris, witnessing the horrors of war. She refuses to close her eyes to the injustices. Her bravery and dedication makes for a story full of conspiracy, adventure and danger. The other main characters are connected to her through blood or friendship. A Call to Courage is a great example of how many different situations were going on at the same time.
Alix's father is a Count Sasha Malkovic, a Serbian attempting to keep Yugoslavia out of the war. His friendship with Prince Peter gives him many opportunities to help his Serbian people all of Yugoslavia. His connections will find him working with the SOE to accomplish the unthinkable. With his wife by his side he will able to accomplish much.
His wife, Leo went to England after settling Alix in Paris, against Sasha's wishes. She needed space while her husband cooled down. With war imminent, she rejoins the FANYs and soon finds herself stuck in a foreign country surrounded by Germans. Talk about a scary situation. Leo has some very nail biting times worthy of the big screen. Leo is soon involved with the SOE making for even more dangerous time by her husband's side that allowed me to learn so much.
It wasn't just Alix's family that made the story addictive. Alix had met Steve while in Paris. They were brought together through their Serbian heritage and familiarity of the language. As an American, Steve goes to England, joining the RAF. He will risk his life over and over again for a country that isn't even his. When letters to Alix no longer arrive, she is left to wonder what happened.
Little did she know that he was a POW that would soon escape from the March. I thought I knew quite a lot about the March since I have tried to absorb a lot to understand my great uncle that survived the March. Steve's story gave me a new perspective. I cannot begin to understand the fear and dedication that he possessed in order to make it back to England. I can't wait to ready the next book to see if he and Alix will meet up again. Last time, they missed each other by hours. With both of them heading to Yugoslavia, Alix is heading home to her parents while Steve's going as aa member of the SOE.