TOMORROW IS FOR THE BRAVE by Kelly Bowen is a work of WW II historical fiction whose protagonist Violet St. Croix is inspired by Susan Travers who was the only female member of the French Foreign Legion. In 1939 Violet, a child of privilege, lived in France with her parents. Recently engaged, she began to see that her fiancé had the same rigid expectations of her that her parents had. She envisioned a life where there would be no room for her to be herself. After France fell to Germany, against both her parents and her fiancé's wishes, she volunteered to join the Red Cross. She was an excellent driver and wanted to drive ambulances. She was told she could only train to be a nurse. No matter how hard she tried, she was not a good nurse. When the opportunity arose for her to prove her driving skills in the field, her nursing days were pretty much over. TOMORROW IS FOR THE BRAVE is the story of a remarkably brave woman who was not afraid to face her fears. Her title was Adjutant St. Croix and she took her assignments of driving officers and their documents very seriously. After all, it was her job. Much of the story takes place in the North Africa region where the fighting was intense and the casualties were high. Amidst all the danger and horror, Violet suspected there was a spy amongst them. But who? How could she trust anyone to help her uncover the saboteur before countless more lives were lost? The well-plotted story is fascinating. The protagonist leaves one way of life and enters into another she never could have imagined. Unlikely friendships and unbreakable bonds are formed. There are depictions of action that are so vivid that they are breathtaking. Profound and exciting, this book is well worth reading. Highly recommended.
Based on true events, Tomorrow Is for the Brave is a gripping World War II page-turner about a courageous woman who risk it all for what is right-perfect for fans of Natasha Lester and Kristen Harmel.
1939, France : Lavish parties, fast cars, and a closet full of the latest fashion—to the average eye, socialite Violet St. Croix seemingly has it all. But what she truly wants is a life full of meaning and purpose. So when France falls to Germany, Violet defies her parents’ wishes and joins the war effort. With her impeccable skill for driving under pressure, she is soon sent to North Africa to shepherd French Foreign Legion officers carrying valuable intelligence through dangerous territory.
But as the Allies encounter one mishap after another, Violet becomes convinced there is a spy in their ranks. And when her commanding officer is murdered, Violet realizes she might be the only one who can uncover the traitor and save the lives of countless soldiers on the front lines. Convincing others to believe her is difficult enough. Finding someone she can trust just might be impossible.
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