The Crystal Butterfly
Join us as we dive deep into the heart of the Dutch Resistance during World War II in the sixth installment of ‘The Resistance Girl Series’, 'The Crystal Butterfly.'
Amsterdam, 1939
In a world on the brink of war, Edda Van der Valk, a talented prima ballerina, seeks refuge from a ruthless Russian rival at a Swiss finishing school. Meeting Lili, Océane, Esther, Sable, and Anna, she finds solace in friendship but faces a rising tide of Fascism back in Holland.
Edda's life takes a hopeful turn when she falls in love with Asher Hoffmann, a fellow dancer from a Jewish family. Yet, their love is tested as they're engulfed by betrayal and deportation, and she loses the precious crystal butterfly brooch he made for her.
Determined to resist, Edda joins the Dutch Resistance, risking all to protect Jewish families. But treachery lurks within their ranks, and she finds herself framed and sent to Camp Westerbork.
In this gripping historical fiction, Edda's unbreakable spirit shines as she battles the darkness of World War II, determined to find her lost symbol of love and hope. "The Crystal Butterfly" is a tale of resilience and love in the face of overwhelming odds.
Book 6 of 8: The Resistance Girl Series
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