The Crystal Butterfly
A Gripping Dutch Resistance Saga of World War 2
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Hannah Byron
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A heart-wrenching WWII historical fiction novel set in Nazi-occupied Holland, where love, betrayal, and courage shape the fate of a dancer-turned-resistance hero.
Amsterdam, 1939.
Edda van der Valk’s life was meant to be lived on stage. A gifted Dutch ballerina, she escapes rivalry and rising fascism to study at a Swiss finishing school, where she finds friendship among other young women destined for resistance—Lili, Océane, Esther, Sable, and Anna.
Back in Holland, Edda falls in love with Asher Hoffmann, a fellow dancer from a Jewish family. But their fragile joy is shattered as Nazi forces occupy the Netherlands. When Edda is betrayed and Asher disappears, even the crystal butterfly brooch he made her—a symbol of their bond—is lost.
Refusing to surrender, Edda joins the Dutch Resistance. From underground safe houses to coded messages and forged papers, she risks everything to protect Jewish families from deportation. But when a traitor infiltrates their ranks, Edda herself is arrested and sent to Camp Westerbork.
In a world where hope is dangerous and love is a memory, one woman dares to fight back.
The Crystal Butterfly is a sweeping tale of survival, betrayal, and the power of quiet defiance. Inspired by real acts of resistance, this gripping WWII novel will resonate with readers who believe even the smallest symbol—like a crystal butterfly—can carry the weight of hope.
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