Thank you to Net Galley and Mandy Robotham for giving me this opportunity to read her upcoming book.
The story takes place in 1942 Norway and the Nazis have invaded Norway.
Rumi has lost her fiance to a storm in the North Sea while transporting goods to the Shetland Islands.
Rumi gets an urgent request from a friend who is in a Lebensborn (a camp for pregnant women).
Rumi knows that she has to help her friend, but can she face her fear of the open sea and get her friend Anya to safety?
I have read all 5 of Mandy's books and I think this is the best one yet.

This is a fantastic piece of historical fiction that examines how WWII affected individuals and shaped the course of their lives. Allied forces crumble as the Nazis roll through Europe in 1940. The main characters are Rumi Orlstad (who smuggles people across the North Sea to safety in Scotland) and Jens Parkes (an operative tasked with coordinating resistance actions). I didn't know as much about the Norwegian resistance activities and found this book incredibly informative and captivating. I thought the writing flowed well and I felt as if I was in the midst of the action.

Another fantastic novel by Mandy Robotham. This is based around Runi and Jen who are in Bergen and dwork as part of the resistance movement in there own ways.
I was absolutely absorbed in this story and the author writes I'm such a way the characters come to ljfe and leap off the page.
Absolutely loved it. Dont ever stop writing.
Thanks to#NetGalley for the advance copy in return for an honest review

Another wonderful read by Mandy Robotham. I have been lucky enough to read all of these Historic novels written by this wonderful author and I have enjoyed and loved them all. This one being set is Norway during the German occupation again bringing to life the horrific time in history for many many people all over the world. I loved following along with Rumi and her family and friends, at times I found myself holding my breath, and even a tear or two escaping and I travelled along with their journey of courage and bravery. A wonderful read!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Resistance Girl by Mandy Robotham. The setting is perfect, well depicted, and the story is a unique spin on the WW2 period. The heroine, Rumi Orlstad is a great character from the get go, and it was interesting reading about the resistance in Norway as opposed to France. It's a gripping read, a fascinating insight into the war in Norway and well recommended.
My thanks to NetGalley & to HarperCollins Publishers for the advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

The story is set in Norway during WWII. It revolves around the lives of resistance fighters lives and their efforts to thwart the Nazis. The characters are compelling as is the story. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

This is another compelling book by Mandy Robotham. My thanks to Netgalley and Publishers HarperCollins for the opportunity to read, comment and review this ARC of The Resistance Girl.

In 1940 with German armies sweeping through France and Allied forces crumbling the decision was made to evacuate troops from Norway, thus leaving it exposed to full German invasion.

It's 1942, Rumi Oristad who has had little to do with the resistance since her fiancé was killed now finds that as events unfold she once again is dragged back into assisting and becomes heavily involved. British, Jens Parkes and partner Karl SOE operatives have been parachuted in to set up transmitters to assist and coordinate resistance communication and activities. Jens parachutes into a tree and unable to free himself, realises that he'll probably freeze to death. However there is a ground party and Rumi finds him giving him an attitude as frosty as the environment. Karl is found later but has been wounded. The three struggle to Marjit Sabo's house where with a bit of cloak and dagger, Jens relationship to Marjit, his aunt is kept secret for now.

After a few false starts with Rumi's gnarled personality Jens manages to get her to accompany him to a social event that involves German High Command as well as the local business people who are intent on procuring financial gain from the changed political situation. Jens is able to mingle undetected due to his Norwegian looks inherited from his mother. With what Rumi has learned after dancing with a high up German officer, Jens realises that the SOE operations have all of a sudden become even more perilous with Lothar Selig from German Military Intelligence coming to town. Jens is fully aware of his reputation and German sophisticated tracking.

At a beautiful mansion once lived in by the Lauritzens family for over a hundred years, housekeeper and trusted family companion, Fru Nesse now in her fifties wonders what is going to become of her once the Germans move in. All too soon she becomes aware of German intentions, her extended family is threatened with dire consequences if she reveals anything of what is now happening in the house. Warning her family to move away she packs a small bag in preparation of leaving quickly herself when the time comes.

Anya, a friend of Rumi's, who has moved away writes several letters to her and for which they are able to meet up in Stavanger while Rumi, unknown to Anya, is on a mission with Jens. However in one later letter she makes a strong request for Rumi to visit her where she is now living in a large house. After visiting her and outlining her plight, Rumi and Jens become further involved in another Nazi plan that has dire consequences for their safety and many young women.

Fru Nesse, (meant possibly as a secondary character) but for many who understand the need to be invisible as a servant or employed in minor positions finds her brave heart and is able to help Anya, suffers the consequences but at the end of the war is reunited with those who love her.

A unique story detailing Norway’s occupation by the Germans during WWII. This brings home the day to day struggles of Norwegians living under the cruel domination of the Nazis. Then to be a Resistance member putting one’s life at risk daily for 5 years takes incredible courage and fortitude. We are taken into the lives of Rumi, her fisherman father, a brother like helper and her dear surrogate mother Marjit who live in the small coastal town of Bergan Norway. They are resistors running supplies and rescuing solders illegally entering Norway. Rumi rescues a special ops British/Norwegian solder who has parachuted into the countryside. She had just lost her fiancé when a ship used to shuttle people and supplies to freedom in Sweden and she is very angry. Much occurs in the daily life of a resistor and most of it is scary and exhausting. There is a simultaneous story explaining Hitlers plan to “Breed” the perfect Arian by having German soldiers impregnate Norwegian women. This is the story of Lebensnorn. Pregnant Norwegian women come to a German sponsored maternity home for care, not having a clue that many will not be allowed to parent their babies. Rumi’s friend Anya ends in such a place. I was on edge reading about their harrowing experiences. Thankfully, Life goes on after war because God has A unique story detailing Norway’s occupation by the Germans during WWII. This brings home the day to day struggles of Norwegians living under the cruel and domination of the Nazis. Then to be a Resistance member putting one’s life at risk daily for 5 years takes incredible courage and fortitude. We are taken into the lives of Remi, her fisherman father, a brother like helper and her dear surrogate mother Marjit who live in a small coastal town of Bergman, Norway. They are resistors running supplies and rescuing solders illegally entering Norway. Rumi revues a special ops British/Norwegian solder who has parachuted into the countryside. She had just lost her fiancé when a ship used to scuttle people and supplies to freedom in Sweden and she is very angry. Much occurs in the daily life of a resistor and most of it is scary and exhausting. There is a simultaneous story explaining Hitlers plan to “Breed” the perfect Arian by having German soldiers impregnate Norwegian women. This is the story of Lebensnorn. Pregnant Norwegian women come to a German sponsored maternity home for care, not having a clue that many will not be able to parent their babies. Rumi’s friend Anya ends in such a place. I was on edge reading about their harrowing experiences. Thankfully, Life goes on after war because God has made us to be resilient! This is the second book I read by this author and I loved both of them. Thanks to Netgallery and Harper-Collins/Avon for an advance copy for an honest review. This is the second book I read by this author and I loved both of them.

Set during the WW2 in Norway Rumi Orlstad, a young Norweigian resistance fighter gives us an insight into life during the war for Norwegians . Rumi has suffered heartache early on in the war when her fiancé Magnus is lost at sea while part of a crew on the Shetland Bus, a regular mission that took refugees and resistance fighters to safety.
Rumi steps back from her resistance work due to a broken heart until two English agents both with Norwegian roots arrive in Bergen. Rumi becomes close to one of the agents, Jens and assists him with his resistance work.
Rumi learns of the Nazis plan for Norway and she becomes even more invested in working for the freedom of her country.
There is intrigue, a bit of romance but above all a great well researched story of the brave and committed people from all walks of life that fought against the Nazi regime and their plans for a so called ‘superior Aryan race’.

Robotham's books always tend to be hit or miss for me and unfortunately this one was the latter. While I enjoyed the writing, I struggled to connect with the characters. I thought the plot was interesting and incredibly out of the box, which I commend her for. Again, just wish I enjoyed it more.

4+ stars

This very good historical fiction looks at the impact of war on individuals, the central character is being Jens Parkes and Rumi Orlstad. Both have sadness and tragedy they carry with them permanently. Through these characters and others the author demonstrates the courage and bravery of the resistance to the Nazi invasion of Norway. Rumi has a very particular reason for her involvement and she is determined to make Germany pay, not least for the theft of her country. Rumi and Jens meet in the most dramatic and potentially dangerous of ways and Jens will go onto thwart the Abwehr (German military intelligence) and in particular Lothar Selig in any way he can.

The novel is very well written and you become very absorbed in the characters and their stories and you feel as if you are there alongside them in solidarity. I really like all the central characters and you become personally involved and invested in their survival. As well as the courage of the resistance which comes across loud and clear there is another strand to the storytelling which looks at Lebensborn, the unpalatable baby trafficking of infants deemed pure Aryan. All of this storytelling makes you feel something but this is in a different league altogether.

The author captures the dangers all around and makes you sense it too. The suspicions, who to dare to trust, the fear, fury, the duplicity and every day survival are well depicted. I enjoy the focus on knitting too especially the cultural importance of various items which also give some welcome relief from the dangers outside as two characters in particular meet to knit. All of this is set in some very atmospheric locations especially Bergen which is well described so you can see it in your minds eye.

The novel builds well, it shocks in places which is inevitable given the nature of this war and it builds to a dramatic and tense finale with a well deserved peace in 1945.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Avon Books U.K. for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.

The book, The Resistance Girl is a gripping story that takes place in Norway during the Second World War. This book highlights the resistance fighters as they work towards freedom in their homeland. The characters of this book are well developed and captivate the reader’s attention. I would highly recommend reading this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publisher for a free copy of this book for an honest review.

I really loved this book. It was very well written and kept me interested all day. Thank you to publisher and NetGalley for chance to read this book.

This is another great WWII read set in Norway. The tentacles of the Nazis spread far and ingrained themselves into the fabric of so many countries. This story tells of the fierce underground resistance in Norway and of the Quislings.
A less know fact that hit close to home for the Norwegian people was the need for their Aryan looking genes. Homes were set up in a pleasant style prison to house young, unwed mothers who had been either romantically enticed or raped by Nazi soldiers so Germany could have control over their babies.
There is a lot of detail worked into this long manuscript. The characters are well developed.
There is a little bad language scattered throughout the book.

Rumi Orlstad is a strong woman, proud of her convictions, but not immune to suffering. Having lost her fiancé due to a boating accident, Rumi must face losing all she holds dear and her country to the Nazi regime. Not one to take things laying down, she becomes part of the Norwegian Resistance determine to avoid the Nazi’s and their grasp.

I found this book so informative. I knew nothing of the Norwegian Resistance and had never heard of the Shetland Bus. It’s refreshing to read a World War Two themed book set in a different locale and with different themes. This one focuses on love, family, the plight of women forced to stay in Nazi maternity camps, loyalty, perseverance and deep friendship.

The story is very evocative with a diverse cast of characters with some edge of your seat moments. In some ways there is predictability, but yet, there was unpredictability also. The one thing I will say if I was nitpicking and that is that the story might have been a few pages shorter. A minor issue.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers UK for this ARC. Rumi lives in a Norwegian town and as a Resistance fighter during WW2, her and her family help run the Sheltand Bus that helps smuggle people and supplies from German occupied Norway to Scotland, until her fiancé is killed at sea and she pulls back from everything. Just a couple of months later she finds out about a home for unwed mothers that Germany is funding. Because the Norwegians are hearty people with superior genes, the German soldiers are raping women so they will become pregnant and have no choice to seek solace in a home that will care for them. When Rumi finds out the true fate of these babies and girls, she has no choice but to help any way she can. When I received this copy, I thought with this title, it would be just the same story as many resistance fighters but I was wrong. I had no idea of yet another travesty Hitler created and funded. #TheResistanceGirl #MandyRobotham #mar2022 #harpercollinspublishersUK

I absolutely loved this book; couldn't put it down! There is currently an overabundance of WW II books out there, but The Resistance Girl, set in Norway, gives a whole new perspective of life during the war.

Rumi, a young Norwegian woman, has recently lost her fiancee during a terrible storm; he had been crewing the Shetland Bus, a boat that took refugees and resistance fighters to safety. Previously active in the Resistance, Rumi can't bear to love anyone else she loves and hunkers down to sit out the war. Subsequent events cause her to rethink that decision, albeit willingly, As the occupation in her town becomes more and more oppressive, and Rumi learns of the Nazi's plans for Norway and Norwegians, she once again becomes involved in fighting back in the only way she knows how.

Well researched and historically accurate, The Resistance Girl is an enlightening and engaging read. Rumi and those around her are so well developed that you feel like you've met them. The book is suspenseful and well written, and I highly recommend it.

Set during the WW2, Rumi is a 25 year old Norweigian girl . She lives with her father a fisherman. The resistance is strong in Norway following the German invasion although many become Nasi sympathisers. The UK send two agents in by parachute, one being Jens who has a Norwegian mother. He lands in a tree upside down and Rumi is sent out in the snow to find him.
A story of intrigue with a little love thrown.
I enjoyed this book tremendously. A great change from the Resistance of France.

I read the first 10% but if continues as is, an easy 4 stars. I loved the facts sprinkled throughout. The actual writing seemed to skew more YA, but the subject matter seems more adult, so it walks the line. Will definitely include in our libraries.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this book by Mandy Robotham. It was very well done and I would definitely recommend this to anyone.