Publisher's Synopsis
France, 1942. As the war in Europe rages on, Adele Ambeh dreams of a France that is free from the clutches of the new regime. The date of her marriage to a ruthless man is drawing closer, and she only has one choice. With the help of her mother, Adele flees to Lyon, seeking refuge at the Sisters of Notre Dame de la Compassion. The sisters are secretly aiding the French Resistance. Adele quickly finds herself part of the resistance. But her new role means she must return to Vichy. Each day is filled with a different danger and as she begins to fall for another man, Adele's entire world could come crashing down around her.
