"A Daring Escape" Book Review

A Daring Escape

(The London Chronicles #2)

by Tricia Goyer

When Danger Closes In, Who Will Save the Children?

At the height of World War II, American Amity Mitchell is living a comfortable life abroad as a tutor in England. But that changes when an urgent telegram arrives from her brother, Andrew, summoning her to Prague. Andrew's efforts to help Jewish children escape Czechoslovakia have grown desperate as Nazi forces tighten their grip on the country. Amity knows she can't ignore God's call to join Andrew in coming to the children's aid.

Amity's boss, Clark, follows her to Prague to urge her to return but soon finds himself helping the Mitchell siblings prepare Kindertransports bound for the safety of England while threats of German occupation escalate. As Amity and Clark race to save innocent lives, God is drawing them closer to each other.

A Daring Escape is a gripping tale of hope, self-sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting love to overcome unspeakable hate.

My Review:   World War II has always fascinated me.  My Uncle Pax (which means "Peace" in Latin) was killed in World War II.  He was only nineteen and I think I have a deep desire to know some of what he experienced.  It is such a horrific war and time with Hitler killing and hurting so many innocent people.   I just can't wrap my head around the evil perpetrated by Hitler and his followers.   It is unthinkable.   

             This story tells the story of Amity helping to save Jewish children and a few parents along the way.  She works passionately to get them out of Czechoslovakia to freedom.    She has her boss's daughter helping to find sponsors for the precious children back in England and Clark, her boss, whom she has developed feelings.   

                I really enjoyed this book and was eager to continue reading to discover what the ending would be.    I thought it could have been more exciting and suspenseful.    I am rating this book 4 stars and give it high recommendations.   Readers who enjoy historical fiction will likely enjoy this one.  

                 I received a copy of this book from netgalley and Harvest House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.   I was not required to write a positive review.   All opinions expressed are my own.   

About the Author:

Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of two, and wife to John. Somewhere around the hustle and bustle of family life, she manages to find the time to write fictional tales delighting and entertaining readers and non-fiction titles offering encouragement and hope. A bestselling author, Tricia has published thirty-three books to date and has written more than 500 articles. She is a two time Carol Award winner, as well as a Christy and ECPA Award Nominee. In 2010, she was selected as one of the Top 20 Moms to Follow on Twitter by SheKnows.com. Tricia is also on the blogging team at MomLifeToday.com, TheBetterMom.com and other homeschooling and Christian sites.In addition to her roles as mom, wife and author, Tricia volunteers around her community and mentors teen moms. She is the founder of Hope Pregnancy Ministries in Northwestern Montana, and she currently leads a Teen MOPS Group in Little Rock, AR. Learn more about Tricia at www.triciagoyer.com.