From eight time

Amazon All-Star

author

Diane Moody

comes

Of Windmills and War

.

An Amazon Top 100 bestseller with over 100,000 copies sold, and over 7,000 ????? reader reviews and ratings.

The rumblings of war in distant countries mattered little to

Danny McClain

. Growing up in Chicago, his world revolved around after-school jobs, a rescued beagle, his pen pal in Holland, and the Cubs' chance to go to the World Series. Then, in December of 1941, during his first year at Northwestern University, news of the attack on Pearl Harbor hit much too close to home. After a series of unexpected events over the next couple of years, Danny found himself in the co-pilot seat of a B-17, stationed with the 390th Bomb Group in Framlingham, England.

Anya Versteeg

had been just a teenager when Hitler's troops invaded her homeland of Holland in May of 1940. Forced to grow up much too fast, the feisty preacher's daughter eagerly immersed herself in the Dutch Resistance and its many efforts to thwart the enemy. Certain that God had turned His back on Holland, she closed her heart and did whatever she had to do to save her country before it was too late.

By 1945, the people of Occupied Holland were starving

. Cut off from the outside world in retaliation for their failed attempt to oust the Germans invaders, the Dutch had no food, no electricity, no fuel, and little hope of surviving. Thousands were dying every day. Then, just days before the war ended, help came to The Netherlands like manna from heaven.

Operation Chowhound

held special meaning for Lieutenant Danny McClain. Somewhere below in the battered land of tulips and windmills was the girl who needed rescuing--after rescuing so many others. And he would move heaven and earth to find her.

What readers are saying about

Of Windmills and War

:

"Without a doubt one of the finest World War 2 novels ever written! The storyline . . . is so well crafted, vivid and exquisite in character development, that reading this book not only informs but is also a lesson in writing.""Action, romance, a page turner. I loved every minute of it, and was sad when it was finished. One of those books you wished never ended.""One of the best books I've read.""Scenes so clearly written I could see them.""You felt like you were part of the story from the very beginning. The accuracy of events was amazing."

“The Collingwood Series is Canadian historical fiction at its best…Readers are in for an extraordinary read that blends a coming-of-age experience with a window into Canadian culture, race relations of the 1950s, romance, and a young immigrant's ability to persevere against all odds.” - Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

During the 1950s, 14-year-old Tao Wen Shun, the trustworthy son of an educated Chinese family, flees China, leaving his home and family behind — but what awaits him in Canada?

Nothing could prepare Wen Shun for the unexpected challenges he experiences in this compelling novel inspired by actual events. Book one in a series that takes readers on an epic journey into the historical past of two nations divided by culture and continents.

Fans of Celeste Ng’s Our Missing Hearts, Lisa See’s Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, and Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables will enjoy this riveting saga of history, suspense, and love.

What readers are saying…

"This book is beautifully written. I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy mysteries, adventure stories, and a contrast between cultures.” Goodreads ?????

“It’s an exciting read that is based on actual events and will have the reader eagerly anticipating the next novel in the series.” Goodreads ?????

“An extremely intriguing story. I did not want to put this book down and I did not want it to end. The author brought all his amazing characters to life.” Goodreads ?????

“This was an eye opener from the beginning. I loved the story from the first chapter, a page turner.” ?????

“This book opened my eyes to the plight of human trafficking victims from China in the 1950’s and I was as equally captivated by the cast of memorable characters as I was by the historical context.” Goodreads ?????

“The book themes are still remarkably familiar in today's world - racism, discrimination, trafficking and made for a wonderful book club discussion. A great read.” Goodreads ?????

“I just couldn't put these books down. I had to tell you how deeply this story has touched me. So many themes that resonate for people like me, who came to the US and had to fight harder than anyone else just to be 'equal' to everyone else. Thank you for bringing these stories to us and for making them so alive, genuine, and beautifully put together. I laughed and cried. You touched my heart.”

Author’s Note: the Collingwood Series should be read in chronological order and not as individual stand-alone titles because of the background of events, characters, and storylines in A Heart to Survive.

Updated 2024 Edition.

The Year 1792. With French Revolutionary agents travelling freely but secretly between Ireland and England and war with France inevitable, the English government of Mr. Pitt is desperately anxious to uncover any plots between Irish rebels and the French.Lieutenant James Merriman with his ship, the sloop Aphrodite, is ordered to the Irish Sea to assist the principal Treasury agent Mr. Grahame in this work. Merriman is plunged headlong into the world of espionage and when Grahame is seriously wounded it falls to Merriman to carry on the investigation.Young James Merriman must keep all his wits about him to foil these plans especially when his adversary is revealed to be an exceptional French agent Henri Moreau who hopes that by helping the Irish to throw off the English yoke, France will be able to use Irish ports from which to attack England.

A disgraced soldier. Evil men playing for power. When all that is dear to him is wrenched away, will he hold true to his oaths?Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1614. Jacek D?browski has endured an unjust exile. Falsely accused of murder, hopelessly in love with his liege’s wife, and assigned to defend the perilous borderlands against Ottoman incursions, the winged hussar captain has tried to bury his resentment by performing his duty flawlessly. But when the scheming lord who betrayed him is murdered, Jacek finally returns home to confront the widow he has never forgotten—only to find the estate sabotaged by an unseen enemy.Behind a stoic exterior, Jacek struggles to restore order to the vast estate, his efforts constantly clashing with its beautiful, headstrong mistress. As secrets unfurl and conspiracies tighten around them, the fearless warrior’s black-and-white view of loyalty and honor begins to crumble. The world he has fought so long to protect teeters on the brink of destruction, and in the face of gruesome reality, he faces the ultimate sacrifice.Will his courage be shattered before he can raise his banners in triumph?A Hussar’s Promise is the dark and gritty second book in The Winged Warrior historical fiction series. If you like fierce heroes, suspenseful action, and seeing the past spring to life, then you’ll love Griffin Brady’s vivid depiction of the seventeenth century.This book includes adult content and is intended for mature audiences.