The Prisoner's Wife
Book Feature - The Prisoner's Wife by Maggie Brookes
Book Feature - The Prisoner's Wife by Maggie Brookes
HBL Note: World War II stories are often heart-wrenching and powerful. This one is no different. As many WWII novels as I read, I always look for what is different about this story that I haven’t seen in others. In the case of The Prisoner’s Wife, the interesting twist is that a woman is sent to a POW camp since she was captured disguised as a man. I can only imagine the husband’s anguish at having to watch his wife endure the POW camps, but also how comforting it would have been to remain together. I love that internal conflict. Scroll down to read more.
Book Feature - The Prisoner's Wife by Maggie Brookes
From the publisher:
In the dead of night, a Czech farm girl and a British soldier travel through the countryside. Izabela and prisoner of war Bill have secretly married and are on the run, with Izzy dressed as a man. The young husband and wife evade capture for as long as possible—until they are cornered by Nazi soldiers with tracking dogs.
Izzy's disguise works. The couple are assumed to be escaped British soldiers and transported to a POW camp. However, their ordeal has just begun, as they face appalling living conditions and the constant fear of Izzy's exposure. But in the midst of danger and deprivation comes hope, for the young couple are befriended by a small group of fellow prisoners. These men become their new family, willing to jeopardize their lives to save Izzy from being discovered and shot.
The Prisoner's Wife tells of an incredible risk, and of how our deepest bonds are tested in desperate times. Bill and Izzy's story is one of love and survival against the darkest odds.
Book Feature - The Prisoner's Wife by Maggie Brookes
