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Traitor by Sandra Grey
4.0
A likeable Nazi, say what???
"Marie ran into her mother's embrace and felt warm and at peace. Her mother held her gently and sang a song from Marie's childhood.
Then her mother said softly, "Trust him."
Marie Jacobson is sent into France to join the Résistance and her fiancé, Felix. She looks forward to helping the war effort and is excited to be reunited with her sweetheart, even though the war has changed him from the man he was in America where they met. She has another secret mission that she has to keep hidden from even Felix, one that could possibly endanger all of the fellow members of the Résistance. Meanwhile, Major Rolf Schulmann has been placed into a position of power despite being forced to stand for something he could never believe in. He is a Nazi, but he faces a great personal struggle to do the right thing and still meet the approval of his superiors so that they won't suspect his treasonous heart...
Traitor is a heart-warming tale of the great miracles that can occur to those who remain faithful, especially in times of trial and desperation. What's unique about this book is that usually WWII historical fiction is told from the Jewish perspective, but this is told from the perspective of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It's really fascinating because we see the characters trying to balance their Christian faith along with what is required of them in the war, which really makes you reflect on what you might have done during those times. The romance in this book is so pure, but I wanted more of it! There were several heart-wrenching moments that had me tearing up. Grey skillfully evokes an emotional journey that may surprise you. This book is really easy to read and I really enjoyed it, which is why I wanted to read it a second time for my book-club. Probably my favorite WWII novel.
Mature content: Death, torture, mild sexual innuendo
"Marie ran into her mother's embrace and felt warm and at peace. Her mother held her gently and sang a song from Marie's childhood.
Then her mother said softly, "Trust him."
Marie Jacobson is sent into France to join the Résistance and her fiancé, Felix. She looks forward to helping the war effort and is excited to be reunited with her sweetheart, even though the war has changed him from the man he was in America where they met. She has another secret mission that she has to keep hidden from even Felix, one that could possibly endanger all of the fellow members of the Résistance. Meanwhile, Major Rolf Schulmann has been placed into a position of power despite being forced to stand for something he could never believe in. He is a Nazi, but he faces a great personal struggle to do the right thing and still meet the approval of his superiors so that they won't suspect his treasonous heart...
Traitor is a heart-warming tale of the great miracles that can occur to those who remain faithful, especially in times of trial and desperation. What's unique about this book is that usually WWII historical fiction is told from the Jewish perspective, but this is told from the perspective of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It's really fascinating because we see the characters trying to balance their Christian faith along with what is required of them in the war, which really makes you reflect on what you might have done during those times. The romance in this book is so pure, but I wanted more of it! There were several heart-wrenching moments that had me tearing up. Grey skillfully evokes an emotional journey that may surprise you. This book is really easy to read and I really enjoyed it, which is why I wanted to read it a second time for my book-club. Probably my favorite WWII novel.
Mature content: Death, torture, mild sexual innuendo