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The Norwegian Assassin: A Riveting Nordic Family Saga from World War 2 (A Resistance Girl Novel Book 4) Kindle Edition

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Meet Esther Weiss, a close friend of Lili and Océane from their days at a Swiss finishing school before the war. As we continue the epic saga from 'In Picardy's Fields,' 'The Diamond Courier,' and 'The Parisian Spy,' Esther steps into the limelight with her own gripping story in ‘The Norwegian Assassin’.

Vienna, 1938

Esther's life is meticulously planned, with a bright future alongside her fiancé, Carl Bernstein. But the annexation of Austria by Hitler shatters their dreams. The wedding is indefinitely postponed, and the Weiss family's idyllic existence is upended. Forced to flee north to Oslo for safety, they soon find themselves trapped under Hitler's shadow once again with the Quisling puppet regime in place.

Esther's world unravels further when she returns home one day to discover her entire family has been deported, leaving her with a heart consumed by grief and vengeance. She joins the Norwegian Resistance, using her appearance to procure a false passport that grants her the freedom to exact revenge on those who tore her family apart.

No German or Norwegian fascist is safe when Esther is on the hunt. While her mission gives her a reason to live, it also hardens her heart, creating impenetrable walls around her. Even Tore Ringdal, her protector in the Resistance, struggles to break through.

In a world where love and loss collide, Esther's tale is one of unrelenting courage and determination. Will 'The Norwegian Assassin' find a way to open her heart again amidst the darkness of Norway's wartime struggles?

This spellbinding story of love, loss, and unwavering courage during Norway's darkest times will captivate your heart and stay with you long after the final page. An unputdownable WWII novel that explores the depths of human resilience and the enduring power of the human spirit.


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The Norwegian Assassin; Victim to Warrior, Rising from the ashes, Lone Avenger, Haunted Heroine
Enjoyed The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah? You won't be able to put down The Norwegian Assassin!
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The Parisian Spy: A Gripping WW2 Love Story The Highland Raven: A Gripping Scottish Family Saga from World War 2 The Crystal Butterfly: A Gripping Dutch Resistance Saga of World War 2 The London Spymaker: A WW2 Historical Saga of Espionage, Love & Betrayal
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Reviewer quote Nobody escaped being caught up in the ugliness and cruelty of such a horrible period in Europe's history. Provides an accurate historical background, but is also an emotional and engaging story of human drama, patriotism, action. Transports me to another time... a time not unfamiliar with the atrocities of war because it has been promised to never forget. "Lest we Forget". Shows a different side to the WW2 story, events immediately after the end of the war. The narrative is intense & gruelling.
Can't miss scene “Because of you I became a doctor, a freedom fighter, a lover.” More shots rang out, ricocheting on the Benz’s armored chassis. Rows of men dressed in black, waving National Socialist banners. She found herself entangled in a dangerous web of secrets.

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"The author spins a masterful tale of a young woman, Esther Weiss, whose life transforms from debutante to warrior as she fights for freedom. I felt educated after reading this book, too, because I did not know anything about Norway's contribution to the war efforts." Reader Review

"I have loved every minute reading this series.
The Norwegian Assassin captivated my mind and heart. So little is told about the struggles of Norway during WW2. And combined with Esther's search for the family, it gave a heart wrenching insight into what it was like to be a Jewish survivor of the Nazi reign of terror." Reader Review

"Talk about hard to put down! Byron is one amazing author who keeps you flipping pages until the tears start flowing. The details she goes into with everything she writes causes every possible emotion to be evoked at some point during the story. A definite should be on your to read list book."
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The Norwegian Assassin is an eye-opening, multi-layered story that takes you deep behind the mists of time and politics that obscured the horrors and struggles endured by the citizens of Norway during Nazi occupation. The book is so richly and authenticity peopled that I expect to see these quiet heroes in my mind's eye if not actually on the sidewalks of the city." Reader Review

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B099TMG78J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hannah Byron Books; 1st edition (February 8, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 8, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1449 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 461 pages
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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 enjoyed the book's story. They found it captivating and enthralling, with strong characters who demonstrated the will to live. The book was described as heartwarming and eye-opening, making readers feel. Readers appreciated the historical accuracy and great details that brought the era to life. The relatable characters became family to them.

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Customers enjoy the story. They find it captivating, riveting, and masterful. Readers appreciate the multi-layered story and courage depicted in the book.

"...This book is just as enthralling as the others. Again, I couldn't help but becoming just as immersed in the Norwegian story also...." Read more

"I sincerely enjoyed reading this series. The strength and determination to live and how they endured the punishment for helping their country...." Read more

"...a colorful backdrop for the storytelling and contribute to the unique suspense that keeps the reader turning pages. Well done Hannah Byron!" Read more

"...The author spins a masterful tale of a young woman poised to enter the safe, grand life her parents have planned for her - at the same time the..." Read more

11 customers mention "Strength"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters' strength. They find the characters relatable, showing the will to live and help others. The books follow the experiences of war and their valiant resistance to the butchers of Berlin. Readers love all the Resistance Girl novels from Hannah Byron.

"Another Stunning Resistance Girl from Hannah Byron. The Norwegian Assassin is the fourth book in the Resistance Girl series...." Read more

"I sincerely enjoyed reading this series. The strength and determination to live and how they endured the punishment for helping their country...." Read more

"...often forgotten Nordic experiences of war and their valiant resistance to the butchers of Berlin!..." Read more

"...The bravery and heroism at the same time. Knowing that this was for the most part based on truth was enlightening...." Read more

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Customers find the book heartwarming and eye-opening. They say it captivates their minds and hearts with its multi-layered story. The message is relevant and inspiring, with the theme of helping others.

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"...To see what these people went through was heartbreaking and heart warming at the same time. The bravery and heroism at the same time...." Read more

"...Weiss is fiercely loving and lovable, and through Esther the strength, love, and kindness of the Norwegian people is seen throughout tranquility and..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the historical accuracy of the book. They find it full of action and great historical details, bringing history to life. The author does a masterful job of bringing history to life, and the world doesn't forget the atrocities of this era. The characters are strong, and the book is well-researched. Readers feel educated after reading it, especially about Norway.

"...The rich history, cultural descriptions and characterizations create a colorful backdrop for the storytelling and contribute to the unique suspense..." Read more

"...I felt educated after reading this book, too, because I did not know anything about Norway's contribution to the war efforts...." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
    Another Stunning Resistance Girl from Hannah Byron. The Norwegian Assassin is the fourth book in the Resistance Girl series. And it has all the emotion and passion as the other novels. This book is just as enthralling as the others. Again, I couldn't help but becoming just as immersed in the Norwegian story also. Esther and Tore are so brave. The books invite me to be more. More brave. More strong. More passionate. I don't do "recap reviews", so I will not say more about the characters, but I will say that, even though this book could stand-alone, reading the previous books will give more depth to this book. I definitely recommend this novel.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2024
    The boom read easily and the characters became family. I have always felt that we who weren’t alive during WWII need to learn so that the horrors aren’t repeated. Looking forward to reading more books by Ms Byron.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
    Whether the goal was to introduce us to Norway's history in WWII or its Resistance, this was superbly done. The changes in the country, the culture, the people as the tyranny of the Nazi's increase. It brings home the fighting spirit necessary to fight that is experienced as the loss of people and freedoms.

    Even at the end of WWII, Norway was still captive, a demonstration of how far away they were geographically.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
    I sincerely enjoyed reading this series. The strength and determination to live and how they endured the punishment for helping their country. Everyone should read these books and especially now that Israel is in turmoil.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
    What a traumatic yet exhilarating chapter in WWII's often forgotten Nordic experiences of war and their valiant resistance to the butchers of Berlin!

    Experience the tragedies of the Jewish expulsions which culminated in a refuge in a totally "alien" culture and climate. The descriptions of a people and their culture create chilling realizations that their world captivates and stabilizes the new comers with a strength and resilliance they never before experienced. The Resistance missions are vividly described and make you want to bundle up in or to keep reading.

    A few editorials included character interchange or a typo, use of descriptive dialog that are more in Vogue today than in the late 30s and 40s, but the message is relevant. The rich history, cultural descriptions and characterizations create a colorful backdrop for the storytelling and contribute to the unique suspense that keeps the reader turning pages.

    Well done Hannah Byron!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
    I am very picky about what books I spend my time reading. More often than not, I will start one and delete it off my kindle before finishing because the writing isn't good or the story just doesn't capture my imagination. "The Norwegian Assassin" didn't fall into that category. I was mesmerized with the story from the very beginning! The author spins a masterful tale of a young woman poised to enter the safe, grand life her parents have planned for her - at the same time the events of WWII in Europe begin to swirl. Esther Weiss' life transforms from debutante to warrior as she fights for freedom for her family and her adopted country. I could NOT put this book down and it has been a long, long time since that happened. I felt educated after reading this book, too, because I did not know anything about Norway's contribution to the war efforts. Now I need to go download the others in this series! You will feel as though you have just eaten a very full, satisfying meal after reading this story.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022
    This book was spellbinding. To see what these people went through was heartbreaking and heart warming at the same time. The bravery and heroism at the same time. Knowing that this was for the most part based on truth was enlightening. I am so proud of the men and women who fought so valiently for what was right was awe inspiring. God bless them all.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
    Really enjoyed this book in the series - I didn’t know much about the history of the war in Norway - great story line and cant wait for the next books to follow these brave young women!
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  • Devaki Groulx
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heart breaking and eye-opening story!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2024
    I’ve read all 4 books in the series so far ! The saga starting with the brave and dedicated parents in WW1 to their amazing children and friend who battled the Nazis for freedom in different countries , using their talents and strengths to fight for freedom ! I knew little of what happened in Norway at that time , so I’m so glad I fell upon these riveting stories of female bravery and inner strength! I recommend the series as it will make you laugh, cry , shudder and rejoice at humanity’s worst and best . I look forward to next few books . Thank you for writing about these amazing women !
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2024
    Love stories about how the resistant group's in the different countries, work to help free their countries. Brilliant and sad story.
  • che-che
    5.0 out of 5 stars good book to read
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 8, 2022
    Great read! A book full of suspense and action. This book is about a Jewish girl who could easily switch from a society girl to being a topnotch commando in the Norwegian resistance movement. Was also great to read about what happened to norway during the second WW and how the resistance group participated in the war. . A book worth reading
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous read!
    Reviewed in Australia on August 28, 2022
    The amount of research that had obviously gone in to this book was amazing - & ensured it was both interesting & hard to put down. I love reading stories based on real life events & this was one of the best. Thank you Hannah. I can't wait to read more from you.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Norwegian Assassin
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2022
    I could not stop reading this book. It was an eye opener as to how much Norway and its people suffered under the Nazis.

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