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Genre
Historical Fiction
Setting
Europe · 1939–1945
Pages
432
Format
Hardcover · eBook · Audio

My Latest Book

The Resistance Daughter

A sweeping debut inspired by true stories — a novel of resilience, love, and the quiet courage of those who lived through the war.

Drawn from years of research — her late father’s Wartime Log, interviews with veterans, and travels through the UK, Poland, and Germany — Kormylo moves between the cockpit of a bomber and the silent rooms of a resistance safe house.

A story of fathers and daughters, of borders crossed and never re-crossed, and of the small acts of defiance that shape a century.

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Praise

This is a story sweeping in its scope, chock full of authentic detail. The level of historical accuracy delivers unfettered credibility in the storytelling. The plot and characters are compelling as author Joanne Kormylo explores an area in World War Two history that is rarely revealed while delivering the action dramatically packing a powerful punch. The story and characters will stay with you long after you've finished the book. Can't recommend The Resistance Daughter highly enough. You won't regret it for a moment.

W. L. Liberman Author of Mo Gold and Birdie Mysteries

Combining extraordinary research with compelling story telling, Kormylo has created a must-read story for the ages.

Robert Rotenberg Bestselling Author of What We Buries

Joanne writes with insight and precision. Her research is impeccable and captures the essence of her characters... An impressive debut.

Steven James Bestselling Author of Every Wicked Man

Along with a gripping plot, The Resistance Daughter offers an authentic insight into the life of prisoners of war captured by the Nazis during World War II.

Leigh Russell Bestselling Author of the Geraldine Steel series

Masterfully eye opening and richly detailed. Instantly engaged, never turned pages so quickly. Loved that it was inspired by true stories. One of my favorite novels right now. A must read!!

Tara Taylor Bestselling Author and Executive Producer

What a fabulous book. Action packed and full of drama, and the fact it's based on the author's true family stories makes it even better. A must read for 2025.

Kathleen McGurl Author of The Girl from Bletchley Park

A meticulous and gripping page-turner that sheds light on an overlooked part of the horrors of the Second World War

Richard Woodbury CBC journalist