Young Bill Harris of North Staffordshire, England, knows what his civic duties are when news of World War II breaks. He soon enlists in the British Army and joins the new Parachute Regiment.
As he serves in the campaign in North Africa and the Sicilian invasion, Bill's faith in God is tested in ways he never imagined. As his resilience strengthens, he must keep his heart open to God's plan.
In the wake of the Normandy invasion, Bill's regiment parachutes into Arnhem, Holland. After several days of fighting, the occupying forces in the Dutch town march the surviving paratroopers into a prisoner-of-war camp.
Bill's girlfriend, Anne Linton, seems to spend every minute of her life praying. On top of the rigors of being a nursing student, she must train while enduring the added pressures of an envious teacher, battle-wounded soldiers, and Nazi bombings.
When Anne learns of Bill's capture and sees the tragedies that transpired within a concentration camp's walls, the events overwhelm her spirit.
Trusting that God has a plan in the midst of war, even during the darkest battles, is the only hope that the two have when they no longer have each other.
About the Author: Alan O'Reilly is originally from Sydney, Australia. He is a chemical engineer by profession, but his passion lies in World War II. O'Reilly has spent over forty years learning about the events of the war and has pondered how they apply to his Christian faith. Today, O'Reilly and his wife live in North Yorkshire, England.
