The Silent Resistance

Name: The Silent Resistance
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Anna Normann
ISBN: 9781399194457

Author: Anna Normann

Narrator: Imogen Church

Unabridged: 12 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 06/19/2025

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Occupied Norway, 1944. While the war rages on, Anni is surviving as best she can, contributing to the resistance whenever possible and standing firm without her sailor husband Lars, who she hasn't heard from in three years. Her daughter Ingrid is the bright spot in her life and Anni is determined to keep her safe and happy. However, when a German official is billeted at their house, the situation for them both becomes far more dangerous, and Anni faces an impossible choice. London, 1952. In the years since she moved to live with her father, young Ingrid has been trying to make sense of the disappearance of her mother just as peace in Norway was declared. She desperately holds on to the fact that Anni promised she would always come back for her and, undaunted, sets out to discover what happened to her mother all those years ago.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Luisa on December 05, 2024

I read an earlier draft of this book and was enthralled. Reading the published version, I remembered all the reasons I’d loved it so much. Anni is such a terrific heroine. She’s self-sacrificing and strong, but very human. Her relationship with her daughter is beautifully drawn. We see her love, her......more

Goodreads review by Alexandra on February 27, 2025

I'm tearing up again just writing the review The Silent Resistance is a heartbreaking and poignant tale set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath. Following the story of Anni, a Norwegian woman dedicated to the resistance, and her daughter Ingrid, this novel captures the devastation......more

Goodreads review by Judefire33 on December 05, 2024

My Review – Thank you so much to Alison & Busby for my copy of The Silent Resistance. Those who follow me, should by now know that I love a gripping WW2 read, so when I saw the premise of The Silent Resistance, I knew this would be a great read. Set in Norway during the Nazi occupation of 1944 we meet......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on October 26, 2024

This is a beautifully written heartbreaking fictional story based on true events during the German occupation of Norway during WW2. Anni is betrayed by both her husband and the Norwegian state. Both of those hide their action from her daughter Ingrid, who is left not knowing what happened to her mum......more

Goodreads review by Christine on October 26, 2024

A very good novel! I enjoyed the interesting and thought provoking plot. The characters felt real and the suspense was enthralling. A page-turner! I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.......more