The Dutch Orphan- A Novel by Ellen Keith

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From the author of The Dutch Wife comes a riveting novel set during World War II about a woman who offers shelter to a Jewish baby, and her sister, who must choose between family loyalty and her own safety. Amsterdam, 1941. When the Nazis invade Amsterdam, singer Johanna Vos watches in horror as the vibrant music scene she loves is all but erased, her Jewish friends forbidden from performing with her onstage. Alongside her friend Jakob, Johanna helps organize the Artists' Resistance, an underground network allowing Jews to perform at house concerts hosted by their allies. When Johanna hears of a Jewish orphan headed for deportation, she does not think twice. She takes the baby in as her own, hiding the truth from even her own sister, Liesbeth. Meanwhile, Liesbeth finds herself in a dilemma, as she knows of her sister's staunch support for the Resistance, but her husband supports the Nazis. When a charming member of the Dutch Fascist Party sets his eyes on her, her predicament only deepens. As secrets continue to grow between the sisters, severing their once-unbreakable bond, they are both forced to make choices that will alter their lives forever.

  • Product Features

    • Suggested age range- Adult
    • Format- Paperback
    • Dimensions- 5.1" W x 7.9" H x 1.1" D
    • Genre- Fiction
    • Publisher- Park Row Books, Publication date- 04-18-2023
    • Page count- 400
    • ISBN- 9780778311966

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2 years ago
from Edmonton, Alberta

Great book

The Dutch Orphan is a well written historical fiction with a bit of everything in it, from mystery, to sacrifice, to redemption, to heartbreak and love. If you like books about WWII, this one is a must read. Following two sisters, Johanna and Liesbeth, in alternating chapters this novel explores family relationships, and the choices they make and the consequences of those choices. Liesbeth is married to a Nazi supporter, while her sister Johanna supports the Resistance which puts them on opposite sides of the war. What lengths would you go to, to save yourself and the people you love? This book explores that and so much more. I would highly recommend this book and really enjoyed it. Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for providing me with an ARC copy of this book.

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3 years ago
from Canastota NY

WWII Holland

What a powerful read, a story of love and loss, and so much pain, as the evil that has roving Europe comes across the boarder of Holland. Two sisters and a brother, and we follow this family, mainly the sisters. Beginning when their boarder is crossed and one sister is with the resistance, while the others husband joins the the evil that is trying to wipe out a religion, so much hate. Will these two sisters have a relationship by the end of this war? We are with each of them, and wonder at times if either will survive. We know how this all works out, but the author gives a personal look at the horrible happenings, and how so many families, men, women and children were affected. I will be looking for more great reads by Ellen Keith! I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.

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