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The Diamond Courier: Sequel to In Picardy's Fields (The Resistance Girl Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Hannah Byron (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,215 ratings


A gripping WWII historical fiction novel about courage, resistance, and a young woman who risks everything behind enemy lines.

England, 1942


As war threatens all of Europe, Lili Hamilton refuses to be confined by society’s expectations. The daughter of a WWI heroine, she craves a cause worth fighting for—and finds it in London’s communist circles, where whispers of resistance and revolution echo through the streets.

When she’s recruited by the enigmatic Leo Oppenheim for a covert mission to Antwerp, Lili steps into the shadows of Nazi-occupied Belgium as a diamond courier. Her task is dangerous. Her loyalties, uncertain.

As she navigates the tensions of the Jewish quarter, forms a deep bond with the Goldmunz family, and crosses paths with the charming yet brutal Gestapo leader Ulrich Lemberg, Lili is drawn into a world where every move could be her last.

Inspired by true wartime operations, The Diamond Courier is a story of courage, conviction, and the high cost of resistance. With echoes of The Nightingale and The Rose Code, this standalone installment in The Resistance Girl Series blends espionage, emotional suspense, and a clean romantic arc into one unforgettable novel.

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    The Resistance Girl Series
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    422 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    December 10, 2020
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The Diamond Courier; Political Awakening, Innocence Lost, Complex Morality, Daring Heist
Enjoyed The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah? You won't be able to put down The Diamond Courier!
In Picardy's Fields: Prequel to The Diamond Courier
The Parisian Spy: A Gripping WW2 Love Story
The Norwegian Assassin: A Riveting Nordic Family Saga from World War 2
The Highland Raven: A Gripping Scottish Family Saga from World War 2
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Reviewer quote I especially like the emerging role of women in the military and in the medical field. Nobody escaped being caught up in the ugliness and cruelty of such a horrible period in Europe's history. Takes you deep behind the mists of time and politics that obscured the horrors and struggles endured during German occupation. Provides an accurate historical background, but is also an emotional and engaging story of human drama, patriotism, action.
Can't miss scene “I’m going to the front, Papa, I need to save lives.” “Because of you I became a doctor, a freedom fighter, a lover.” “I know who betrayed my family, and he’s a dead man” More shots rang out, ricocheting on the Benz’s armored chassis.

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"Incredible work of historical fiction. Set against the backdrop of WWII Lili's story will break your heart and slowly put it back together again. Give yourself the gift of The Diamond Courier and realize just how golden Lili's story is." Reader Review

"Throughout the book I felt as if I was right there, the author does an excellent job of describing everything, the scenes, smells, sounds, etc." Reader Review

"Hannah Byrons Resistance Girl series is outstanding! The Diamond Courier is packed with adventures and hardships and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end!" Reader Review

"Byron gives us a superb plot, relatable characters and exquisite writing. I felt I was in the settings and could see and hear the people around me. Recommended for readers of WWII fiction." Reader Review

"I usually avoid historical novels, the authors tend to write in stilted language, trying to portray the time period they're writing about by aping the style, which often gets in the way of the story. Hannah Byron manages to authentically capture the time, in every detail, but without you ever losing the sense that you are reading about real people that you could meet today." Reader Review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08JZB7F8S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hannah Byron Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 10, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 422 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9083215617
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 8 ‏ : ‎ The Resistance Girl Series
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Hannah Byron is an acclaimed author of historical fiction centered on WWII resistance women. Born in Paris in the mid-1950s to a British mother and a Dutch father, she grew up with strong ties to France, the UK, and Holland, which continue to inspire her work. Most of her novels are set in Western Europe, where history and culture run deep.

After decades of balancing life as a mother, university professor, and translator, Hannah is now a full-time author. She writes passionate novels about resistance and romance set in the 20th century—topics close to her heart. Readers often describe Byron’s work as gripping, deeply emotional, and impossible to put down.

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Customers find the book's story incredibly engrossing, with one review highlighting how it's packed with Liliannes adventures and hardships. Moreover, the writing quality receives positive feedback, and customers appreciate the relatable characters and emotional content. Additionally, one customer notes it serves as good education for American readers.

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Customers are engrossed by the story, describing it as magnificent and very interesting, with one customer noting how the narrative is packed with Liliannes adventures and hardships.

"Thank you Hannah Byron for creating this treasured chronicle of these hidden gems of history!..." Read more

"An interesting read about a young person during pre world war Two years who became a communist thinking it would solve the many problems between the..." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book and find the author impressive, with one customer noting that it can be read as a standalone.

"...It can be read alone. But, I recommend starting at the beginning. I am constantly and completely satisfied by Hannah's books...." Read more

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"...It is very well written with characters that are highly defined. Nice to read there was one Nazi who worked to protect the Jews in Antwerp...." Read more

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Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one describing it as a beautiful love story.

"...Hamilton, the daughter of Madeline from In Picardy's Fields, was heartwarming as well as heart wrenching...." Read more

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"...Loved feeling like the characters were quite real to me,almost like I was witnessing the story as it unfolded. If you are..." Read more

"...It is very well written with characters that are highly defined. Nice to read there was one Nazi who worked to protect the Jews in Antwerp...." Read more

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Customers find the book readable, with one noting it serves as a good education for American readers and another recommending it for readers of WWII fiction.

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  • Jan Stockton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A SPARKLING FACET FROM WWII HISTORY
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
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    Thank you Hannah Byron for creating this treasured chronicle of these hidden gems of history! So well crafted and such a little known slice of WWII that sparkles like diamonds in the rough!

    This story illustrates the many facets of war. The history of the conflicts across the Continent illustrate how WWII affected the different regions, cultures, and the personal conflicts that each person had to confront and resolve. I knew so little about the actual diamond trade! Sharing this history through Issac and Chaim's operation enlightens the reader to more than the age old story that "Jews put their money in jewels so they could take their fortunes wherever they went".

    Also, the enlightenment of the roots of Communism and it's spread across the Continent during the conflict of the political doctries of Fascism and Democracy illustrates just how easily it takes hold of those facing personal hardships earning an adequate livelihood to support their families. A good education for American readers, business leaders, and real educators!

    Tying WWI history to WWII through the family chronicles and memoirs of two generations is a perfect example of how war itself may solve an initial conflict but can create another conflict
    through the disregard of personal hardships. This disillusionment usually creates a vacuum from which another ideology seems to solve all ills in society!

    If this story had been a chapter in a history book, its significance would have been another "lesson lost"!

    Thank you Hannah Byron for another job well done!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars The Diamond Courier
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022
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    An interesting read about a young person during pre world war Two years who became a communist thinking it would solve the many problems between the rich and poor.
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  • Dana Carrier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Engrossing and Emotional
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
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    The Diamond Courier by Hannah Byron is the second book in The Resistance Girls series. It can be read alone. But, I recommend starting at the beginning. I am constantly and completely satisfied by Hannah's books. Not only are they completely engrossing, but the books are so well written. The story of Liliane Hamilton, the daughter of Madeline from In Picardy's Fields, was heartwarming as well as heart wrenching. I'm so looking forward to reading the next in the series, The Parisian Spy.
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  • DaveD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
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    I actually read this book out of sequence, and with the exception of Lili’s stay at the Swiss finishing school, the main character’s story was quite different. There were unexpected turns in plot, initially with her being tasked with smuggling diamonds, but the consequences of her actions after events during her return to Antwerp to Isaac and Elizabeth Oppenheimer.
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  • Beth Pendleton
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Diamond Courier
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
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    Book number 2 in the resistance series was as exciting and page turning as the first book! I liked the way some of the characters were in the first book and had an important roll in this book! A very enjoyable and fast paced read.
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  • Kindle Customer L Williams
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2022
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    For me it took 70% of the book to stay enjoying the characters but the remainder of the book I enjoyed.
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  • Susan M. Presby
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Diamond Courier is pure Gold
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020
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    A broken engagement by the bride to be....at her engagement party is the jumping off point for this incredible work of historical fiction. Lili knows in her heart that marriage is not right for her right now. From here she embarks on a life changing journey. In spite of her family owning the mine that allows her to enjoy a luxurious life she has, Lili is drawn to the communist party. To make matters more interesting she also falls in love with the charismatic leader. Both of these decisions lead Lili to defy her parents and jeopardize not only their livelihood but also her life.
    Follow Lili’s path as a journalist for a communist newspaper and eventually a diamond courier. Along the way she finds not only her strength but also that of those that love her.
    Set against the backdrop of WWII Lili’s story will break your heart and slowly put out back together again.
    Give yourself the gift of The Diamond Courier and realize just how golden Lili’s story is.
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  • Kathleen Maxson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Truly amazing and a must read.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2023
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    I normal!y am a beach loving romance book type of person but when I saw this book on my kindle it kind of drew me in and I am of so glad that I did. Had to stop the first night reading it as it was late at night but the next day I finally couldn't put it down and finished it. I shall continue to follow Hannah Byron and she what else she writes about. But in the meantime read this book.
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  • Beatrice Blair
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved
    Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2024
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  • Love2ReadJS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Sequel
    Reviewed in Australia on December 12, 2020
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    This beautifully written book is a rich tapestry about war, communism, bravery, love and sadness. Lili is a strong, endearing character that you can't help but to admire and love. There was a twist that I didn't see coming but the ending made up for the heart in the throat moments. Iain is also a wonderful character and I have a new book crush! I highly recommend this historical fiction story with a pinch of romance and a splash of suspense.
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  • bobbiesue
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Diamond Courier
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2025
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    What a well written and exciting story. I was with Lilliane all the way through her loves, her torments and her exciting adventures. I can’t wait to start book 3. You are an excellent author Hannah. I have to recommend this book for all to read
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  • Ian W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars riveting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2022
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    Just finished this very different book in the series. It is a brilliant depiction of how war effects different people in different ways. It is great love story that I normally wouldn’t read but cleverly interwoven with an amazing story of war time bravery, resistance, and amazing courage and sadness. During a time of great oppression by an evil regime comes the story of great turmoil, danger, amazing love and loyalty, among people who maybe would not normally react in the way they did. Can’t wait to read the next book in the cleverly interwoven series, I would recommend this book and Hannah Byron to anyone
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  • diane nesbitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 29, 2024
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