The Pilot’s Wife. In her afterwards author Cynthia Anderson revealed that she wanted to tell a story about a watch, and while an old Rolex is a big “character,” the book basically tells a tale about WWII resistance efforts in neutral Switzerland. This was a new setting for this reader, who often was appalled by what I learned the Swiss government was doing to protect their country. The story unfolds as grandmother Hedy recounts her war experiences to her American granddaughter, Gina in an attempt to right a terrible wrong before she dies. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

I loved this book, it was refreshing to read a WW2 book from the perspective of a neutral nation that wasn’t involved in the war in terms of fighting. There were resistance groups who helped injured soldiers and women and children cross over the border into Switzerland where they would be safe. This story is heartbreaking, sad, tense and full of love and hope. Hedy and her parents lived through some hard times but did what they could for the resistance. War was hard, their lives were hard and Hedy in particular went through some horrific times. This book follows her story and her relationship with Samual. A really great read, totally deserves 5 stars. I highly recommend!