Citadel - Softcover

Mosse, Kate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062281275 ISBN 13: 9780062281272

Publisher: William Morrow & Company, 2014

Synopsis

France, 1942. While war blazes at the front lines of Europe, in the walled southern city of Carcassonne, nestled deep in the Pyrenees, a group of courageous women is engaged in an equally lethal battle. Like their ancestors who fought northern invaders seven hundred years before, these members of the French Resistance--code-named Citadel--fight to liberate their home from the Nazis.

Led by a daring eighteen-year-old, Sandrine Vidal, and her elder sister, Marianne, the women of Citadel work quickly to sabotage their German occupiers, safeguard their neighbors, and smuggle refugees over the mountains into neutral territory. But that is only part of their mission. Their struggle will reveal an older, darker combat being fought in the shadows, one meant to protect an ancient secret that in the wrong hands could change the course of history.

As the women of Citadel dare the impossible to save their homeland . . . the astonishing secrets buried in time are at long last revealed.

About this title

Review:

"Raiders of the Lost Ark meets The Da Vinci Code, with lashings of Nazis and belles mademoiselles."--Kirkus Reviews

"Strong female protagonists, a fascinating historical backdrop, a bittersweet romance, and the integration of mystical elements guarantee a large crossover audience for this thrilling genre-bender."--Booklist

"A thrilling adventure and a truly epic love story."--The Times (London)

"Very detailed and well researched, this dramatic finale is a compelling mix of romance and historical fiction that succeeds as an epic tale of mystery and adventure. "--Library Journal

Book Description:

1942. Occupied France. A time of courage, betrayal, loyalty - and love.
An epic wartime novel from the No.1 bestselling author of LABYRINTH and THE MISTLETOE BRIDE. Unabridged edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062281275
• ISBN 13: 9780062281272
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 720