I’m sure some of you have events in your past that seem like they were part of another lifetime and sort of fade to the back of the memory pile. Nikki feels that way about her work during WWII. That life just doesn’t seem part of who she is now. Nikki is a wife and mother and would prefer to keep her past in the past, and she does until it comes knocking on her door.
Nikki receives an invitation to a gala celebrating the groups who contributed so much to the resistance and winning the war. Her ailing husband tells her to take their daughter as her guest and have a fabulous time.
As the gala unfolds Nikki realizes that all those buried memories are rising to the surface and she excuses herself. Her daughter hurries out to check on her and Nikki knows she must tell the truth about her past and share her story.
I loved the alternating viewpoints and the way the story unfolded. The gutsy group Nikki finds herself a part of stays with you long after the last page ends.
Nikki’s story makes me wonder who else out there has a story to tell and reminds me how small things add up and become big things.
I also enjoyed the section at the end compiled by the author with details about which characters were based on real people and other details.
Looking forward to reading her other book as well.
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