Shining Bright, The Huguenot Resistance Series, Book 3

How can a young woman with disability contribute to the French Resistance? Can she survive Nazi contempt? Jeanine Bourguet resides in a château in the south of France, but her life is no fairy tale. A repressive grandmother and a wheelchair have long impeded her desire to make significant contributions to her community. Jeanine Bourguet resides in a château in the south of France, but her life is no fairy tale. A repressive grandmother and a wheelchair have long impeded her desire to make significant contributions to her community. When those limitations threaten her determination to take in a young Jewish refugee, Jeanine’s lively mind and sharp sense of justice overrule her fragile body. Increasing deportations of Jewish families, food and clothing shortages, and a constant stream of Nazi propaganda present her opportunities to resist the tightening noose of Nazi control under the turncoat Vichy regime. But will overcoming her obstacles and engaging in concrete actions even make a difference? Is she willing to risk exposing herself to imprisonment—or worse—for those she loves? Drawing inspiration from the courage and sacrifice of her papa, her caregiver, a friend—their Huguenot ancestors—Jeanine embarks on a journey that will test her faith and challenge her with feats beyond her wildest imagination.