The Partisan

By Susan K. Downs and Susan May Warren

A generational secret could change everything...

In war-torn Russia, love and espionage collide with devastating consequences.

Marina, widowed by the ruthless Third Reich, channels her grief into the fight for freedom. As a sharpshooter for the Russian partisans, she sabotages Nazi supply lines, driven by vengeance and a fierce desire for justice. Her mission is clear-avenge her husband's death and help defeat the invaders.

Edward Neumann, an OSS Agent from America, is haunted by his past mistakes in Poland, where his decisions led to the death of his team. Seeking redemption, he throws himself into the heart of the conflict, determined to make amends by aiding the Allied efforts. His path unexpectedly intertwines with Marina's, challenging his mission and his heart.

As Marina and Edward become entwined in each other's lives, the stakes escalate. Edward faces a critical choice-follow his heart and protect Marina, potentially jeopardizing his mission, or pursue redemption for his past, at the risk of losing her forever. Marina, with her own deadly secret, must decide how much she trusts Edward, as their enemies close in.

Will their burgeoning love be their salvation or their undoing? Can they navigate the treacherous waters of war without losing everything they hold dear?

The Crimson Legacy

Book 1: The Prodigal

Book 2: The Sparrow

Book 3: The Partisan

Book 4: The Secret

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1962036383
• ISBN13: 9781962036382
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Sdg Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

best in the series so far

"Life and love are gifts. Some of us have them longer than others. We shouldn't waste them out of a fear to act." The series gets better with each book. I'm amazed at the complexity of the overarching arc of the whole series. Some of my questions from previous two books have been answered here. I loved going back in time from book 1 to this book, experiencing post Cold War, Cold War, then WWII through the Neumann family. This book is my favorite so far in the series. It painted such a vivid picture of eastern front of WWII that I knew little about. Edward was such an interesting hero - a history professor turned OSS agent who leads with his heart and carries a boatload of regrets. Seeing Edward in this book helped me understand Edward in the previous two books. Marina was a true heroine - tenacious, fearless, and full of grit. She suffered so much trauma and carried terrible emotional wounds yet was able to overcome bitterness and fear to lean on her Maker. I loved the faith lessons sewn into the plot. This story, more than the other two, had a lot of heartache and loss. I cried for Edward and Marina and their story made me re-read the ending of the first book Prodigal with a deeper understanding. If you are a fan of Susan May Warren and have not read this series, I highly recommend it. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of SDG Publishing and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.