This tale of impossible love–told with the same narrative grace and keen eye for human emotion that have distinguished all of Anita Shreve's cherished bestsellers–leads us into a harrowing world where forbidden passions have catastrophic consequences. In a Nazi-occupied Belgian village, Claire Daussois, the wife of a resistance worker, shelters a wounded American bomber pilot in a secret attic hideaway. As she nurses him back to health, Claire is drawn into an affair that seems strong enough to conquer all–until the brutal realities of war intrude, shattering every idea she ever had about love, trust, and betrayal.

Resistance: A Novel by Anita Shreve is a captivating book that tells a story of love, betrayal, and resilience. Set during World War II, this gripping novel follows the lives of a young couple, Sarah and Anton, as they navigate the challenges of war and resistance. With its compelling narrative and well-developed characters, Resistance is a must-read for fans of historical fiction. This large paperback edition, published by Little Brown & Co, is available with the ISBN 9780316789844.