Chasing Shadows

By Lynn Austin

Book Overview

For fans of bestselling WWII historical 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.

An immersive historical drama from the author of All My Secrets and Long Way HomeA beautiful exploration of courage and sacrifice during one of the darkest times in historyIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1496437349
• ISBN13: 9781496437341
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Tyndale Fiction
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.8" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

A beautiful story of many voices

Austin has successfully weaved the stories of so many whom suffered during WWII in the Netherlands. Her ability to bring to life the work camps; what it was like to hide from Nazi searches; and how people thought about the invasion as it happened is brilliant. The Christian focus of standing up in the face of evil was powerful. Austin’s books are well-written and a pleasure to read.

Ww2 Era

Chasing Shadows by Lynn Austin is a WW2 era novel set in the Netherlands. The story follows three different women through the Nazi occupation. Ms. Austin made this a very moving tale. 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.