“A thrilling adventure and a truly epic love story,” a novel of WWII female resistance fighters from a New York Times bestseller (The Times, London). France, 1942. In Carcassonne, a colorful historic village nestled deep in the Pyrenees, a group of courageous women are engaged in a lethal battle. Like their ancestors who fought to protect their land from Northern invaders seven hundred years before, these members of the resistance—codenamed Citadel—fight to liberate their home from the Nazis.But smuggling refugees over the mountains into neutral territory and sabotaging their German occupiers at every opportunity is only part of their mission. These women must also protect an ancient secret that, if discovered by their ruthless enemies, could change the course of history. A superb blend of rugged action and haunting mystery, Citadel is a vivid and richly atmospheric story of love, faith, heroism, and danger—and a group of extraordinary women who dare the impossible to survive. “Raiders of the Lost Ark meets The Da Vinci Code, with lashings of Nazis and belles mademoiselles.” —Kirkus Reviews “Strong female protagonists, a fascinating historical backdrop, a bittersweet romance, and the integration of mystical elements guarantee a large crossover audience for this thrilling genre-bender.” —Booklist “A compelling mix of romance and historical fiction that succeeds as an epic tale of mystery and adventure.” —Library Journal