Courage and bravery are on full display in Sisters Of Night And Fog, a historical fiction account of two extraordinary women eschewing personal safety to join the resistance against the Nazis during WWII. Erika Robuck has crafted a thrilling tale full of intensity and emotional suspense, balancing the depiction of beautifully heroic actions against gut-wrenching deplorable events in a way that leaves you breathless and tearful, but appreciative that this story has been told.
It’s the early 1940’s and WWII is underway. Virginia D’Albert Lake is an American married to a French man living in Occupied France. Violette Szabo is a woman living in the UK, soon to be married to a French solider involved in fighting the Nazi’s. The two women have not met but are tied together by their deep desire to join the fight rather than sit on the sidelines hoping they make it through the war. So, Virginia joins a French underground resistance movement to help downed piolets escape their Nazi pursuers. And Violette enlists in a British clandestine organization that inserts her into France to subvert and sabotage the enemy. Their individual valor is on full display, but they also know the risks involved with this incredibly dangerous work, leading to their paths crossing in heartbreaking fashion.
While Sisters Of Night And Fog is technically classified as historical fiction, this book is every bit a thriller due to brilliant storytelling of the amazing actions Virginia and Violette undertake against the Nazis. Their drive to resist the enemy, the missions they voluntarily sign up for, the fearlessness that they display again and again, the ability to move on from loss and overcome the odds – all of this stacks up against, and even exceeds, the exploits of the greatest thriller characters ever created. Remember, these women are real and their daring actions have been recorded in the annals of history. Which makes this book more than just a compelling story. By reading Sisters Of Night and Fog, you keep Virginia and Violette’s memories alive and learn incredibly important lessons about selfless service and resisting tyranny and oppression to make this world a better place.
At times, this book will make you smile and stand up and cheer. Other times it’ll make you cry and seethe with anger. And some of it is very difficult to read due to the sensitive nature of the content. But in the end, you are rewarded with an incredible story that will stick with you long after you put the book back on the shelf. It’s an emotional experience that will leave you speechless. And that’s what makes Sisters Of Night And Fog truly special.
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