"Mists over the Channel Islands" by: Sarah Sundin

Recommended Age: 15+

368 pages

Description: Behind enemy lines, adversary and ally become impossible to distinguish. The German invasion of the British Channel Islands shatters Dr. Ivy Picot's peaceful world, forcing her to shoulder the weight of her father's medical practice and hold together a family unraveling under the strain of war. As conditions worsen in Jersey with the arrival of thousands of forced laborers, Ivy's quiet allegiance to the Allies compels her to risk everything by providing medical aid to escaped workers--even as danger closes in.

Dutch engineer and resistance member Gerrit van der Zee volunteers to build fortifications for the Germans so he can secretly send maps and diagrams to the Allies. On his arrival in the Channel Islands, he crosses paths with Ivy, who shows him contempt for the uniform he wears. As tensions mount and their missions grow

increasingly dangerous, Ivy and Gerrit must confront the cost of courage, the meaning of sacrifice, and whether love can survive in the shadow of war. Will their covert efforts turn the tide--or will they pay the ultimate price for defiance?

Renowned WWII fiction author Sarah Sundin crafts a compelling historical romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, wartime resistance, and medical intrigue--a tale of loyalty, resilience, and courage when love and duty collide.

My Rating: 5/5

Sarah Sundin never fails to bring clean, Christian historical fiction novels complete with intrigue, mystery, and a dash of romance! Every Sundin book I have read has captivated my attention and this one was no exception. She expertly wrote about World War II in the small Channel Island of Jersey between France and England. I loved reading this perspective (and the map was super helpful!). All the characters were well written and well developed. I would highly recommend for my historical fiction friends!

Notable Quotes:

“Man’s ugliness may destroy the beauty of creation, but we cannot destroy the beauty of God himself.” (Page 161)

Things to be aware of in “Mists over the Channel Islands”:

Language:

  • A mention of cussing (no further elaboration is given)

  • 1 “stupid”

Violence:

  • With the protagonist being a physician, there are some gruesome doctor scenes.

  • A flashback occurs to children hitting other children.

Romantic Content:

  • An unmarried couple holds hands and kiss

Links to the book: Amazon and Goodreads.


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