The Resistance Daughter
An utterly sweeping and unputdownable WW2 historical fiction debut novel, based on a true story
$22.88
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
25 August 2025
Summary
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 pilo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399744881 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399744887 |
| Author: | Joanne Kormylo |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 25 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 264g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 126mm x 28mm |
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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 *
About The Author
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.
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