Publication Date: August 6, 2024
Based on true events, this gripping historical novel set in Norway and Sweden in 1940, follows one of the first female US Ministers, Daisy Harriman, and her niece as the two are unexpectedly caught up in the German invasion of Norway.
Cleo Jaffray was an American. A war in Europe had nothing to do with her. She told herself that right up until the man she loved went missing in Poland and Cleo was forced to turn to the only person who might be able to help—her aunt Daisy, the US Minister to Norway.
Daisy Harriman has never shied away from a challenge, be it canvassing for women’s suffrage or driving Red Cross ambulances in WWI, so as only the second woman ambassador, she is determined to prove the naysayers wrong and succeed in her post. When her disgraced niece Cleo lands on her doorstep, penniless and demanding help to find her lost lover, Daisy must balance her responsibilities as a diplomat with her desire to help her family.
Their search for answers is interrupted when Germany invades Norway and the pair find themselves on the run in a countryside that is quickly becoming a battleground. Then as Daisy is given the task of escorting the Norwegian Crown Princess and her young children to America, Cleo’s lover resurfaces with a story that doesn’t add up and dangerous enemies on his trail.
This riveting historical novel, based on the astounding life of Daisy Harriman and a real-life royal rescue, vividly captures a desperate time and a fearless heroine.
When her goddaughter shows up seeking help, Daisy Harriman uses the skills that landed her a spot as the U.S. Minister to Norway.
They didn’t count on being caught up in Germany’s invasion of Normandy. Author Alix Rickloff creates an intriguing slice of historical fiction in The Last Light Over Oslo.
Based on a slice of life featuring the real Florence “Daisy” Harriman, the story recounts Daisy’s efforts regarding a royal rescue along with a fictional escapade trying to track down Cleo’s missing boyfriend.
The author does a phenomenal job depicting the time period and the sense of urgency as the women escape to the countryside. It’s interesting to read about Daisy’s contributions, which have unfortunately been forgotten in history.
The Last Light Over Oslo celebrates the life of a brave American woman on the world stage during World War II.
Award-winning historical fiction author Alix Rickloff’s family tree includes a knight who fought during the Wars of the Roses and a soldier who sided with Charles I during the English Civil War. With inspiration like that, what else could she do but write her own stories? She lives in Maryland in a house that’s seen its own share of history so when she’s not writing, she can usually be found trying to keep it from falling down.
