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The Winter Orphans
The Winter Orphans | Kristin Beck
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A poignant and ultimately triumphant novel based on the incredible true story of children who braved the formidable danger of guarded, wintry mountain passes in France to escape the Nazis, from the acclaimed author of Courage, My Love. Southern France, 1942 In a remote corner of France, Jewish refugee Ella Rosenthal has finally found a safe haven. It has been three years since she and her little sister, Hanni, left their parents to flee Nazi Germany, and they have been pursued and adrift in the chaos of war ever since. Now, they shelter among one hundred other young refugees in a derelict castle overseen by the Swiss Red Cross. Swiss volunteers Rsli Nf and Anne-Marie Piguet uphold a common mission: to protect children in peril. Rsli, a stubborn and resourceful nurse, directs the colony of Chteau de la Hille, and has created a thriving community against all odds. Anne-Marie, raised by Swiss foresters, becomes both caretaker and friend to the children, and she vows to do whatever is necessary to keep them safe. However, when Germany invades southern France, safeguarding Jewish refugees becomes impossible. Chteau de la Hille faces unrelenting danger, and Rsli and Anne-Marie realize that the only way to protect the eldest of their charges is to smuggle them out of France. Relying on Rsli's fierce will and Anne-Marie's knowledge of secret mountain paths, they plot escape routes through vast Nazi-occupied territory to the distant border. Amid staggering risk, Ella and Hanni embark on a journey that, if successful, could change the course of their lives and grant them a future.
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I went back and reviewed some of my book covers for the #Pantone2023 challenge. Checking these off the list!

Fiery Red, Cherry Tomato, Iced Mango, Empire Yellow, Blazing Yellow, Airy Blue, Blue Perennial, Beetroot Purple, Vanilla Cream, and Oyster Mushroom.

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Thank you so much @Bookgoil for the lovely #Litsy #Winterwonderlandswap gifts! ☃️ ❄ I haven't read either of those and I'm excited to settle into one of them with that amazing candle burning! 🔥

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Avanders Yay and Happy New Year! 🎇❄️💙 1y
TheBookHippie Oh wonderful !! Happy new year!!! 1y
Chrissyreadit Nice!! Happy New Year! 1y
Bookgoil Glad you enjoyed everything!!! 1y
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WOW!! AMAZING READ!!

Protecting the children under her care is Rosli‘s only goal.

A marvelous, well-researched read based on very sad but true events and real people. 5/5

I think you will LOVE it too!! Enjoy!!

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/4v373ds7

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FULL REVIEW WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 14.

WOW!! AMAZING READ!!

Despite the heartbreaking story line and the heart pounding terror for teenagers as they escaped because they would be rounded up, Ms. Beck‘s beautiful writing is just so smooth and pull-you-in that you won‘t want to put the book down.

A marvelous, well-researched read based on very sad but true events and real people. 5/5

@kristinbeckauthor

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