A Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma

Liz Tolsma crafts a compelling and suspenseful historical romance with her latest release, A Picture of Hope.

Book Blurb

A Photojournalist Risks Her Life to Save a Very Special Child 
 
Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII. 
 
Journalist Nellie Wilkerson has spent the bulk of the war in London, photographing mothers standing in milk lines—and she’s bored. She jumps at the chance to go to France, where the Allied forces recently landed. There she enlists Jean-Paul Breslau of the French underground to take her to the frontlines. On the journey, they stumble upon a great tragedy, leaving a girl with special needs being orphaned. 
 
Can Nellie and Jean-Paul see the child to a safe haven while being pursued by the Nazis, who are pressed by the advancing Allies and determined to destroy all they can before they flee? 

My Thoughts

Though I have enjoyed the Liz Tolsma novels I’ve read in the past, this one surpassed them all.

With rich descriptions, Tolsma drops you into war-torn Europe amid the threat of Nazis. With captivating characters like Jean-Paul and Nellie, it’s easy to get drawn into the story. I found myself engrossed as Jean-Paul and Nellie tried to evade the Nazis and get the child they found to safety. Just when I thought the characters might get a break, something would happen. Tolsma definitely knows how to up the suspense.

I also enjoyed the romantic arc. Nellie and Jean-Paul’s relationship could be considered slow-burn, though the novel takes place in a couple of months. I liked seeing their reluctant friendship form first then turn into respect and love.

The spiritual arc proved to be a timeless reminder about God’s ability to overcome evil. I loved the discussions between the characters as they struggled to reconcile a loving God with the evil in the world. Sister Maria-Theresa’s sage reminders about this fallen world and the hope we have in God will touch Christian readers.

Overall, A Picture of Hope is a captivating and compelling WWII novel historical romance and suspense fans will love.

(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for review. I was not required to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.)

Further Information

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And if you love Christian historical fiction, check out her podcast.

You can also check out my reviews for three other Liz Tolsma novels: The Silver Shadow, The Green Dress, and The Gold Digger.