Publisher's Synopsis
In The Secret Place: A Story Of The Dutch Underground by Peter Van Woerden is a historical fiction novel set during World War II. The story follows a group of Dutch resistance fighters who work together to sabotage German operations and protect Jewish citizens from persecution. The main character, Jan, is a young man who becomes involved in the resistance after his brother is killed by the Germans. Along with his comrades, Jan risks his life to carry out dangerous missions and evade capture by the Gestapo. The novel explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of oppression. The Dutch Underground's real-life activities inspired this gripping tale of courage and heroism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
