THE SPY KEEPER OF MARSEILLE by ROSEANNA M WHITE

 Publication date 7/7/26

THE SPY KEEPER OF MARSEILLE by ROSEANNA M WHITE is a beautifully told love story that takes place in occupied France against the background of WW11.

Zelie Bellerose is passionate about her country and wants to make sure sure her children grow up in freedom. She works as a spy for Alliance, part of the French Resistance under Navarre’s leadership  eventually taking his place …….

Marcus Laurent is a well known musician who is introduced to Zelie when he is released from a POW camp in Germany. He becomes a useful member of Alliance, using his position as leader of a youth orchestra to travel widely, picking up information and passing on coded messages to M16 in London……

Both Marcus and Zelie are passionate about music. In fact Marcus’ playing helps Zelie cope with her responsibilities and her worry about her children and mother’s safety……

As they desperately try to evade the enemies that are closing in on them, the members of Alliance, under Zelie’s competant leadership, deal with betrayal, imprisonment and loss, with great courage. never giving up on their mission to save their country. …..

In response to Marcus’ faith in God, Zelie learns to pray again, and we also see Marcus’ unconditional love and compassion…….

I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.

I cannot recommend this thrilling and inspirational read highly enough.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.