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In the summer of 1944, twins Peter and Elise spend the holidays with cousins on a farm on the west coast of Denmark. Amid the tension of Germany’s occupation, they discover the strength of faith and the courage of ordinary people. Together, they enlist the help of underground resistance circles and use prayer as a guiding force while orchestrating a daring rescue for a wounded British pilot. Their adventure highlights the bonds of family, the power of hope, and the quiet bravery of youth in a time of war.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Robert Elmer
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