Pam Jenoff has penned a tale derived from a true event in WWII of the brave attempt of a train liberation of people headed to the horrific death camp Auschwitz.

Written like a runaway train, plowing through emotions such as fear and hope, love and loss, betrayal and redemption, joy and pain, as well as truth and story, this is one not to be missed for any historical fiction fan.

The characters created are whole and well developed, investing you as the reader in every daring mission whether a success or failure. The relationships built are as complex as any relationship you have ever known.

This story brings the danger and heroic actions of resistance workers during Nazi controlled Europe the recognition they so rightly deserve. You’ll encounter lines of resistance workers desperate to save downed airmen, brave citizens that help disseminate information of where airmen are being hidden and passing messages throughout the resistance line right under German soldiers noses, citizens that open their hearts and homes to help feed and clothe those on the run, and of course the bravery of the resistance in liberating a train bound for death.

I cannot recommend this novel high enough for anyone that’s interested in historical fiction, Nazi Germany, or just loves to read a tale that will sweep you up and whisk you away down secret lines of brave people trying to help those in distress.

A huge thank you to #NetGalley, the publishers and amazing author for extending me an ARC in exchange for my honest opinions. Don’t miss this on publication day in Feb. 2023.

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The author has written many novels, but I believe this one might be her best yet! This book is a excellently researched, and it is clear, as always, that Pam Jenoff is a scrupulous historian alongside her authorship. Wonderful, captivating writing and original plot gives this novel the depth and ability to pull in any reader. I highly recommend this author and all of her other books I have read have been nothing less than fantastic. She is definitely an auto-buy author for me, and I can't wait to own this novel in print.

Thank you NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest opinion. I was looking forward to reading this book and I was not disappointed! Based on true events, this story is not only heart wrenching, but heart pounding as well. The characters worked well together and I was instantly immersed into their world. The twist at the end was completely unexpected!

Pam Jenoff has done it again with Code Name Sapphire. This is a book that is a slow burn, it builds steadily to the moment where everything changes. Hannah and Lily are cousins who grew up joining each other for summers with their families. Over the years though they hadn't spoken much, and each gone their own way. As Hannah needs a place to stay during the war, she goes to Lily in Brussels. This decision will change the course of their lives in the very near future.

I loved that we got both Lily, Hannah and Marceline's POVs throughout the book: otherwise, I'm not sure it would have been the same story. All 3 of these women are brave but it takes Lily the longest to find her voice and her action.

Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres and I love author notes about the real situation/person that inspired their story. This one has a fantastic background, and the ending of the book is something I will think about for a long time.

This is an incredible story about the underground resistance saving downed English airmen during the Holocaust. This story highlights the strong women during that period of time. There were many twists and turns along the way that I did not see coming. The character development was great. The fact that this is based on true events makes the story more meaningful. Thank you Net Galley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an ARC of Code Name Sapphire. Pam Jenoff did it again...a must read!

Absolutely loved this story, its well paced, the three female characters each have unique voices and are very well developed. It's full of twists and turns and keeps readers clued to the page.. Set in Belgium and as usual the author has the skill to put you right there in the middle of the exact street feeling every emotion the character feels. Highly recommended. If anyone read Airey Neaves Comet line and loved it, you will love this book.

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Note to publishers, there are some editing issues which detract from Ms Jenoff's excellent writing and storytelling. It is fiction and the author made notes of where she used real events but changed details (time etc) to fit with the story. The characters also travel easily after curfew via motorbikes and trucks - petrol seems too easy to find but overlooked for the sake of the story.

No Issue with that but the editing mistakes include

1) There were no antibiotics available to anyone never mind Jewish doctors who couldn't practice medicine due to the Nazis. Although developed prior to the war, antibiotics were only available in the last year of the war, primarily via the Americans. Nik would have had access to Sulphonamides.

2) The airman in Paris was alive in the first part of the book and then dead in the second half, then alive again

3) The ankle injury sustained by one of the main characters was forgotten about (she recovered overnight to walk fine in her new boots but was than hobbling in the next chapter.)

4) The British Embassy was closed due to Nazi occupation so couldn't have been a point of contact

5) Lily and Hannah's names were mixed up in places.

Jenoff is one my favorite authors, and this new book does not disappoint. Two Jewish cousins become entangled in the resistance during WWII, leading to devasting consequences. I really liked the character development, and the relationship between the two cousins.

I’ve read all of Pam Jenoff’s books and this one might be my favorite. It was intense, suspenseful, happy, sad…all wrapped up into one. As much as I read about this time period, I still can’t understand how this happened.

At the beginning of WW2, Hannah attempts to escape Europe and boards a ship bound for America. When the ship is turned away, she finds herself seeking out a cousin in Brussels. While still seeking a way to escape, Hannah finds herself helping the underground, specifically the Sapphire Line. Mateo and his sister Micheline lead this network and Hannah finds herself feeling a strong connection. However, Hannah makes a simple mistake that carries deep consequences for her cousin Lily's family and they are soon deported. The intensity builds from there as efforts increase to help and save more people.

Pam Jenoff does it again, another fact inspired story the grabbed me at page one. Micheline (code mane Sapphire) with the help of her brother Mateo worked to assist airmen in Nazi occupied Brussels to safety. With the arrival of Hannah from Germany we find there is history between Hannah’s cousin Lily and Mateo.
A fast moving story of escape, rescue, family and betrayal. Definitely recommend.

Thank you Net Galley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an ARC of Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff. Another amazing story by Jenoff! This story is based on the true story of a liberated train on its way to Auschwitz but the author created amazing characters to give it a back story. It is set in Belgium and tells about the brave people that ran resistance lines to get English airmen that were shot down back to England to fly again. I am constantly amazed how authors find new and unique ways to craft stories about the bravery and sacrifice of WW2. I loved the relationships that were created between the main characters of Micheline, Matteo (brother and sister), Hannah, and Lily (estranged cousins). I felt the characters drove this story and there were many twists that I did not see coming. If you are a fan of Pam Jenoff, historical fiction and special stories of WW2, this is the book for you and comes out 2/7/23.

Pam Jenoff is a favorite author of mine and she has done an extraordinary book that details the power of women during the desperate times of WWII. This is a remarkable story about an underground network to aid downed British airmen through France into a safer territory. She captures your heart and doesn’t let go as her characters evolve. A few love stories are entwined in this tale as the people fight for survival. There are a few surprises as she weaves this tale that will keep you engaged! A great history teacher as well as an author! #CodeNameSapphire #PamJenoff #NetGalley

Wow, I read this all in one sitting. It was unputdownable and I did not predict the ending at all! Edge of the seat suspense along with heart tugging emotions. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the sneak peek.

Jenoff outdoes herself yet again. Code Name Sapphire is a testimony to ordinary people in extraordinary times. Thus we learn of the Sapphire Line, a secret resistance group set in Belgium. Like all of Jenoff's books, Code Name Sapphire is a tour de force where you hold your breath to the end as the plot wildly takes you places you don't expect.

This book is perfect for book clubs.

Rush to read this book!