The Norwegian Assassin: A Riveting Nordic Family Saga from World War 2

A powerful WWII historical fiction novel of vengeance, resilience, and a woman who fights back against Nazi terror in occupied Norway.Vienna, 1938.Esther Weiss’s future is mapped out: a life of promise with her beloved fiancé, Carl Bernstein. But everything shatters when Hitler annexes Austria. The wedding is postponed, her family is targeted, and safety becomes a fading illusion. Forced to flee to Norway, Esther hopes to rebuild—but the reach of Nazi cruelty finds her again.After returning home one day to find her entire family deported, Esther is left with nothing but grief—and rage. Determined to fight back, she joins the Norwegian Resistance, crafting a false identity and using her appearance to infiltrate fascist circles. Her mission: sabotage, subversion, and revenge.Esther becomes a ghost in the night—a skilled courier, spy, and assassin striking at those who betrayed her people. But vengeance has a cost. As her heart hardens, even Tore Ringdal, the Resistance fighter who protects her, struggles to reach the woman hidden behind the mission.Set against the haunting landscapes of Nazi-occupied Norway,The Norwegian Assassinis a gripping novel of survival, grief, and the choices we make when we have nothing left to lose. For readers drawn to stories of Holocaust resistance, emotional courage, and fierce female leads, this unforgettable chapter inThe Resistance Girl Serieswill leave a lasting mark.The Norwegian Assassinis perfect for fans ofLilac Girls,We Were the Lucky Ones, andThe Warsaw Orphan.Read more