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Chasing Shadows
Chasing Shadows | Lynn Austin
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For fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence. Lena is a wife and mother who farms alongside her husband in the tranquil countryside. Her faith has always been her compass, but can she remain steadfast when the questions grow increasingly complex and the answers could mean the difference between life and death? Lena's daughter Ans has recently moved to the bustling city of Leiden, filled with romantic notions of a new job and a young Dutch police officer. But when she is drawn into Resistance work, her idealism collides with the dangerous reality that comes with fighting the enemy. Miriam is a young Jewish violinist who immigrated for the safety she thought Holland would offer. She finds love in her new country, but as her family settles in Leiden, the events that follow will test them in ways she could never have imagined. The Nazi invasion propels these women onto paths that cross in unexpected, sometimes-heartbreaking ways. Yet the story that unfolds illuminates the surprising endurance of the human spirit and the power of faith and love to carry us through.
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The struggles, the heartache, the hunger and fear all had me in tears. But through it all God proved faithful and they came out stronger. Lena learned to trust God with her family, Ans had to grow up suddenly and learn that her faith had to be her own, and Miriam had to learn that God was always faithful no matter what. What a great story of hope, faith and forgiveness.

I received this book from the author for my honest review.

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Lynn Austin's newest book, Chasing Shadows, is historical/Christian fiction at its finest! Set in the Netherlands during World war II when the Nazis invade the (neutral) Netherlands. It is the story of 3 women who must make the most difficult (unthinkable!) decisions and know they must live with those choices. A wife and mother, a daughter, and a young Jewish violinist who had sought the safety in Holland.
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TheHeartlandBookFairy As the war escalates and the Nazis invade Holland, these 3 women find their paths crossing and their lives forever intertwined.

The passage about a young Nazi soldier standing on Lena's property touched me deeply! Two enemies coming together and finding common ground. Each having empathy for the other, putting aside their hate and their fear. Sharing a story, a moment, a hug, and a prayer. This brought me to tears. This passage and (cont)

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TheHeartlandBookFairy the quote ~"Don't hate them" Mama said as if reading Ans mind. "They'll win if we hate them"~

This is the story of ordinary people who did extraordinary things! I was brought to tears and cheers more than once. I gasped, I held my breath, I learned things I never knew, and I was touched beyond words. Lynn is a fabulous researcher and the details she uncovers during her research reflects (continued. Last one, I promise ?)

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TheHeartlandBookFairy really makes her books come alive!

I loved this book, this story! This book is one you'll not want to miss!

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megnews I ❤️ Lynn Austin! 4y
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Releasing on June 8! This book was so amazing, so incredible! Chasing shadows is historical / Christian fiction At its finest. Set in the leather lens during World war II, I was brought to tears and cheers more than once. I gasped, held my breath, I learned things I never knew, & I was touched beyond words. Lynn is a fabulous researcher and the details she uncovers during her research really make her books come alive! Look for this one Littens 💕

Crazeedi Great review ❤ 4y
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