In World War II France, the future Madeleine Perrin and Daniel Raymond hope for is in grave peril when the Nazis imprison Daniel, a courier for the Resistance network. But a centuries-old law soon paves the way for a Christmas Eve wedding that becomes both a celebration and a daring rescue in this historical romance.
1943. Lyon, France. After bidding her students farewell for the holidays, Madeleine Perrin is looking forward to a quiet, simple Christmas at home with her mother. With the war raging on and rations tight, she knows it will be up to her to make the day festive and find special ways to remember the papa she lost and honor his love for Christmas. But first, Madeleine must smuggle secret messages hidden in her students’ essays to the Resistance network. She never expects the person waiting to receive them is her childhood best friend, the man who broke her heart.
Daniel Raymond has thrown himself into his work as courier for the Resistance, carefully concealing his Jewish ancestry that, if discovered by the Nazis, could put his life at risk. Haunted by regret about the day Madeleine professed her love and he turned her away, Daniel longs to make things right. When he sees her again, he dares to hope for reconciliation―and realizes the love he once denied has only grown deeper.
As Christmas nears and Daniel recovers from a wound sustained in a courier run, forgiveness and romance soon blossom between Daniel and Madeleine and the two begin planning a future together. But when a mission goes wrong and Daniel is captured by the Gestapo, Madeleine must turn to her Resistance allies―and a centuries-old law―to attempt a dangerous rescue before it’s too late.
A standalone WWII historical Christmas novella inspired by true eventsA low-spice second-chance holiday romance with a friends-to-lovers tropeCompelling Christian fiction about brave spies and daring escapes for fans of Sarah Sundin, Kristen Harmel, Lynn Austin, and Sara Ackerman
1943. Lyon, France. After bidding her students farewell for the holidays, Madeleine Perrin is looking forward to a quiet, simple Christmas at home with her mother. With the war raging on and rations tight, she knows it will be up to her to make the day festive and find special ways to remember the papa she lost and honor his love for Christmas. But first, Madeleine must smuggle secret messages hidden in her students’ essays to the Resistance network. She never expects the person waiting to receive them is her childhood best friend, the man who broke her heart.
Daniel Raymond has thrown himself into his work as courier for the Resistance, carefully concealing his Jewish ancestry that, if discovered by the Nazis, could put his life at risk. Haunted by regret about the day Madeleine professed her love and he turned her away, Daniel longs to make things right. When he sees her again, he dares to hope for reconciliation―and realizes the love he once denied has only grown deeper.
As Christmas nears and Daniel recovers from a wound sustained in a courier run, forgiveness and romance soon blossom between Daniel and Madeleine and the two begin planning a future together. But when a mission goes wrong and Daniel is captured by the Gestapo, Madeleine must turn to her Resistance allies―and a centuries-old law―to attempt a dangerous rescue before it’s too late.
A standalone WWII historical Christmas novella inspired by true eventsA low-spice second-chance holiday romance with a friends-to-lovers tropeCompelling Christian fiction about brave spies and daring escapes for fans of Sarah Sundin, Kristen Harmel, Lynn Austin, and Sara Ackerman
MY THOUGHTS.....
Roseanna M. White is one of my favorite authors, and this book is a perfect explanation! Inspired by true events, it is a swoon-worthy historical romance woven with a powerful faith message. The Christmas Courier tells of a childhood friendship that deepens into love during the French Resistance and World War II. Danger abounds, and death is a possibility as Madeline relies on her faith, courage, and ingenuity to rescue her Jewish friend Daniel after his capture by the Gestapo.
This novella may be short, but the engaging content made it feel full-length! Beginning with an intriguing prologue, followed by intense danger and suspense, and ending with a beautiful epilogue---this is a story I will reread each Christmas season. White's depiction of the Christmas message during this traumatic time in history ensures that The Christmas Courier will always have a place on my keeper shelf!
I received a complimentary digital ARC from NetGalley but I also purchased a paperback copy. There was no obligation for a positive review.
This novella may be short, but the engaging content made it feel full-length! Beginning with an intriguing prologue, followed by intense danger and suspense, and ending with a beautiful epilogue---this is a story I will reread each Christmas season. White's depiction of the Christmas message during this traumatic time in history ensures that The Christmas Courier will always have a place on my keeper shelf!
I received a complimentary digital ARC from NetGalley but I also purchased a paperback copy. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award-nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.
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Being educated at St. John’s College (the Great Books School) taught Roseanna to ask questions, to value conversation, and to never accept the simple answer without exploring it for herself. She and her family make their home in the mountains of West Virginia where she and her husband both grew up. Roseanna is a member of ACFW, a frequent speaker at writers events and small groups of readers, and an unabashed email addict.
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