HISTORICAL FICTION
Tomorrow is for the Brave
Inspired by the true story of the only woman to serve in the French Foreign Legion, this gripping novel celebrates her courage and strength as she fights for Allied forces in WWII.
1939, France: Lavish parties, fast cars, and a closet full of the latest fashion— to the average eye, socialite Violet St. Croix seemingly has it all. But what she truly wants is a life full of meaning and purpose. So when France falls to Germany, Violet defies her parents’ wishes and joins the war effort. With her impeccable skill for driving under pressure, she is soon sent to North Africa to shepherd French Foreign Legion officers carrying valuable intelligence through dangerous territory.
But as the Allies encounter one mishap after another, Violet becomes convinced there is a spy in their ranks. And when her commanding officer is murdered, Violet realizes she might be the only one who can uncover the traitor and save the lives of countless soldiers on the front lines. Convincing others to believe her is difficult enough. Finding someone she can trust just might be impossible.
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"Violet St. Croix is tired of living her life according to everyone else’s expectations. So, when Germany finally invades France, Violet turns her back on her high society lifestyle, ignores the commands of her family and fiancé, and volunteers for the Red Cross. Once enrolled, Violet exceeds the predictions of many of those closest to her that she wouldn’t last a day as a nurse, but even Violet has to admit that tending to the wounded is not her strong suit. When the opportunity to put her driving skills to work presents itself, there is no holding Violet back.
Once again, Bowen's (The Paris Apartment, 2021; The Garden of Lost Secrets, 2023) flair for creating intriguing characters and emotionally connective storytelling is matched by her ability to construct a top-notch plot (inspired by true life events) that brilliantly distills enthralling historical details, nerve-jangling suspense, and a dollop of cinematic romance (with a dash of dry wit) into an utterly compelling thriller that will have readers captivated."
-Booklist
"Told in dazzling and vivid color and with a cast of characters at equal turns searing and endearing, Bowen manages a perfectly balanced tale of love, war, espionage, and actions that readers won't soon forget. In the field of WWII fiction, Tomorrow is for the Brave stands out for its unique settings and situations, and its propulsive and immersive plot. Clear your calendar before you open page one. Once you start, you'll race to the finish."
-Erika Robuck, Bestselling Author of The Invisible Woman
"A class-crossing romance raises the stakes in this compelling, suspense-filled story, which is based on the experiences of a real-life woman driver who served with the Free French Brigade at Bir Hakeim. The Allied forces were there to protect the Suez Canal when they were attacked by Germans. Readers will undoubtedly find this and other aspects of World War II history explored in this book fascinating. I certainly did."
-T.Macenulty for The Historical Novel Society