Heidi Eljarbo
Historical Fiction Author
The Resistance Art Club
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REVIEWS:
The author does a remarkable job of bringing history to life and including artwork within the framework of the story, even having Heddy meet the master artist Edvard Munch. This is an exciting page turner with a fast pace, insightful information that is woven into the plot, and a strong message of resilience and undaunted courage. A brilliantly written novel that affirmed the importance of love, art, and patriotism in an era of unrest and uncertainty, this is a breathtaking and gripping story. The author has such a beautiful way with words, describing the emotion of the characters as well as the beauty of the artwork. -Vickie Watts
I know that no matter what series I pick up by Heidi Eljarbo, I am going to go on an adventure, and I am going to learn more about art history. -Mrs Ryan Moser
This was my first introduction to the series and I am now hooked. Not only does the author draw you into the setting of WWII in Europe, she presents the characters in a compelling and compassionate way. The characters lead you through the story in a way that makes you feel like you've entered a time machine and transported back in time. The unique take of using art to share about the resistance brought history to life in a way that I won't forget. I look forward to reading more from this author.
-Thrift Schooling
ABOUT THE BOOK:
The tension in Europe is rising. The world is on the brink of disaster.
Oslo, 1939. Secretary Heddy Vengen spends her evenings in a basement, secretly learning how to break codes. When she assists those who evacuate art collections from the National Art Gallery, she has her first encounter with the war situation.
Only days after Hitler’s army marches down Karl Johan’s Street in Oslo, German soldiers storm into her office and make it their own, cementing Heddy’s determination to do more to oppose the occupants. Driven with a fierce desire for freedom and a deep compassion for her beautiful country and its people, she joins the resistance movement and leaps into dangerous, covert operations whenever she’s needed.
During this time, she meets Sverre, a spirited undercover fighter whose resolve is as firm as hers. Bold and seemingly fearless, he faces every mission with personal optimism and masterful skill, and over a short while, he and Heddy grow close.
As war intensifies, Heddy learns not only to be loyal and pledged, but also, she discovers the meaning and importance of true friendship, especially during times of armed conflict when making the right choice could mean the difference between life and death. Heddy chooses her friends and associates carefully, surrounding herself with only a few men and women she can fully trust. She becomes acquainted with the painter Edvard Munch, an extraordinarily talented and private artist. Will he open her eyes to where to look for a missing painting?
The Resistance Art Club will take you on a gripping and suspenseful journey through the streets of Oslo during WWII, and the unforgettable characters are certain to stay with the reader long after they finish the story. This is for those who enjoy historical fiction with authentic details, and is the perfect read for fans of Kate Quinn, Deborah Swift, Rhys Bowen, Pam Jenoff, Kathleen McGurl, and Laura Morelli.
This novel is a prequel to the award-winning dual timeline series Soli Hansen Mysteries, a continuing story about an art historian who works undercover in Norway during World War 2. Heddy plays an important role in all four books.
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