Labyrinth of Silence
Wally Schmidt
Type: Beta project
Genre: Historical fiction
Word count: 79,000
Marie joins the Resistance to fight the injustices in Nazi-occupied Lyon. In the bleakness of the war, she forms a bond and finds love with her Resistance partner, Jacques. Together, they stage daring jailbreaks and intercept wireless messages. But as the Nazi round-ups intensify, Marie must navigate the dangerous line between love and betrayal.
Labyrinth of Silence is women’s historical fiction that will appeal to fans of The Nightingale and The Alice Network. Set in Nazi-occupied France, Labyrinth of Silence explores the impossible choices required to survive the occupation, and their devastating consequences.
Marie never set out to be a hero. But in Nazi-occupied Lyon, doing what’s right means doing what’s dangerous. With Jewish neighbors vanishing in the night and food in short supply, Marie refuses to remain a bystander. Determined to fight back, she hunts for a way to join the Resistance.
Once vetted, Marie learns that survival depends on the strength of her cell and her trust in her Resistance partner, Jacques. As they train to sabotage rail lines, intercept wireless messages, and stage daring jailbreaks, their bond deepens into a love that defies the bleakness of the war.
On the eve of her most dangerous mission yet, Marie must face the one thing she is not prepared for: betrayal.
Having grown up in France, I believe most stories—and lives—are improved by a healthy dose of good food, wine, and family. I’m drawn to stories with strong female characters who never shy away from a challenge, even if they occasionally shy away from relationships. This is a work of fiction, but it’s inspired by the events and lives of real people who played a part in the French Resistance.
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