The Resistance Daughter, Joanne Kormylo
The Resistance Daughter, Joanne Kormylo
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The Resistance Daughter
An utterly sweeping and unputdownable WW2 historical fiction debut novel, based on a true story

Author: Joanne Kormylo

Narrator: David Blair, Sarah Lambie

Unabridged: 10 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2025


Synopsis

Inspired by true stories of WWII, don't miss this emotional and poignant historical novel debut of courage against all odds, perfect for fans of Anna Stuart and Soraya M Lane.

Poland, 1942. After witnessing the destruction of her hometown in Warsaw, Anna Kowalski joins the Polish Resistance. She is tasked with smuggling as many children as possible out of the Warsaw Ghetto through the sewers and relocating them to safety.

Through her work, Anna meets Johnnie Nowak, an RAF pilot who had managed to escape from a prisoner of war camp. He's not safe in Warsaw, so Anna leads him out of the city to protect him...

But suddenly Anna is caught by the SS and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp where she is surrounded by even more horror and despair. A female guard, known as The Beast, is renowned for her violence and aggression towards her prisoners, and she's set her sights on Anna.

When Anna is relocated to a different camp, she finds herself reunited with Johnnie Nowak, the pilot she had saved. Desperate to escape, the two of them devise a plan, that if caught, could mean a fate far worse than death.

Will Anna and Johnnie finally find freedom, and survive the war together?

About Joanne Kormylo

Joanne Kormylo's debut novel, THE RESISTANCE DAUGHTER, is a work of historical fiction inspired by true stories. She is the daughter of a WWII bomber pilot and prisoner of war. As part of her research for this novel, she studied her late father's Wartime Log, interviewed veterans, served on the board of an Air Force Museum, and traveled to the UK, Poland, and Germany. Joanne holds both an MA and a JD, leading to a career as a lawyer and business owner. She has one daughter, Andrea, and resides in Western Canada.


Reviews

Goodreads review by annasbook on April 19, 2025

The Resistance Daughter by @joanne Kormylo is out today. Available on Kindle, Audible and Paperback. From page one, Anna Kowalski's story gripped my heart. As she joined the Polish Resistance and selflessly smuggled children out of the Warsaw Ghetto, I loved her strength and adamancy to prevail. The......more

Goodreads review by Chelsey on April 20, 2025

I would like to thank the publishers, Hodder and Stoughton, along with NetGalley for giving me a free digital ARC copy of this book in return for a true review. This book has two main characters. We have Airman Johnnie Nowak, a pilot shot down on his return journey to England with his crew. After ca......more

Goodreads review by Joel on April 27, 2025

In The Resistance Daughter, Kormylo fictionalizes the experiences of her father, who was a World War 2 bomber who crashed and, after being captured, spent time as a prisoner of war. The close and personal connection, along with extensive research, make every scene in this novel ring true. It’s the s......more

Goodreads review by Pearsandchocolate on June 06, 2025

This engaging book shines a light on a little known part of WWII, the German Prisoner of War (POW) camps. Based on extensive research by the Canadian author, Joanne Kormylo, a gripping picture of the world inside Stalag IVB emerges. It is a remarkable story highlighting what one does to survive unde......more

Goodreads review by Sue on March 13, 2025

A sensitive and thoughtful book by Joanne. I enjoy hearing more about this period if enjoy is the correct word. Based on true stories a moving book that wasn’t shy to describe the awful happenings. Thanks to Joanne and her publisher.......more


Quotes

An epic and powerful tour de force. Subtle in her brilliance, Kormylo writes of the resilience of love, hope and the will to survive. The Resistance Daughter is a stunning debut. Robert Dugoni, New York Times Bestseller

Action packed and full of drama... A must read for 2025. Kathleen McGurl

Joanne writes with insight and precision. Her research is impeccable and captures the essence of her characters... An impressive debut. Steven James

Combining extraordinary research with compelling story telling, Kormylo has created a must-read story for the ages. Robert Rotenberg

Never turned pages so quickly Tara Taylor

A gripping plot Leigh Russell

A meticulous and gripping page-turner that sheds light on an overlooked part of the horrors of the Second World War Richard Woodbury