The Day the Germans Came

ISBN: 0008591741

Author: Gyland, Ella

Condition: New

Inspired by the incredible true story of how the people of Denmark saved their Jewish neighbours during World War IIHelsingr, Denmark, 1943In the midst of the German occupation during World War II, Inger Bredahl joins the underground resistance and risks her life to save members of Denmarks Jewish community and help them escape to Sweden.Copenhagen, 2018Ingers granddaughter, Cecilie Lund, is mourning her death when a mysterious discovery while cleaning out Ingers flat leads past and present to intersect. As long-held secrets finally see the light of day, Cecilie learns the story of her grandmothers courage and bravery, and of the power of friendship, love, and standing for whats righteven when you have everything to lose.An inspiring tale of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of community.