Colette by Robert Hart
Published : 28 Jan 2023
Pages : 96
Genre : Historical Fiction, War
Blurb
Eighteen-year-old Colette's peaceful life in France is shattered when the Nazi panzers steam-roll across her country. As her world crumbles around her, Colette escapes to England and is thrust into the dangerous world of espionage.
She undergoes intensive training to become a radio operator in France, a perilous role and one for which her superiors – and Colette herself – doubt her aptitude. It seems impossible that she will ever receive her first mission, until one moonlit night she's infiltrated into France.
During her mission, Colette overcomes her fears and self-doubts and her work saves countless lives. However, as D-Day approaches, she is given a new mission in France, where her worst fears are realised. She is captured.
In the hands of the enemy, Colette faces the ultimate test of her training and courage.
A gripping tale of bravery and self-sacrifice.
Review
When Colette is sent to Britain at the outbreak of the war she is determined to do her bit towards the war effort. Training as a radio operator she is eventually sent behind enemy lines knowing full well what the consequence is if she is caught by the occupying Nazi army.
This is a well written story of bravery that follows Colette's training in the UK and subsequent missions in occupied France which has echoes right up to the present day.
I challenge the reader not to feel the emotion at some point during the tale. Well worth its 5 stars
Author
Robert Hart was educated in England but migrated to Australia after completing a degree in Aerospace. He has worked in research, teaching and IT in Australia and the USA. Robert now lives in Brisbane, Australia with his wife, two cats and a dog.
You can find more about Robert at his website (roberthartauthor.com) on on fb (RobH.Author) and IG (robhartauthor)
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