by Tana Hobart
synopsis
In 1943, when a convent is taken over as a transit camp by Nazis in WWII, the Nazi lieutenant and his sadistic colonel discover that the nuns have been taking in orphaned Jewish children and helping them escape to safety. The Nazis order three of the nuns executed. Familiar plot but good moments of suspense.
characteristics
- War
- Nun
- Judaism
- Orphan
- Priest
- Refugee
- Child
- Hide
- Enemy
- Cross-cultural-relations
- Hidden
- Execution
- Foster-home
- Convent
- Safety
