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WHISPERS OF NORMANDY A Novel of War, Love, and What It Means to Keep Breathing June 6, 1944. The beaches of Normandy erupt in fire and blood. Amid the chaos, Private Jack Thompson survives the impossible, only to be wounded and lost behind enemy lines. Hidden beneath a crumbling hospital by a German nurse risking everything, Jack becomes more than a fugitive. He becomes her secret. Her defiance. Her hope. Emma Himmel was raised to heal. But as the Reich unravels and silence becomes complicity, she must choose between loyalty and conscience. When Jack stumbles into her orchard, broken in more ways than one, she shelters him, not just from the war, but from the war inside himself. What begins in candlelit whispers becomes something fragile, sacred, and nearly impossible to survive. Whispers of Normandy is a story of fractured loyalties and forbidden connection, but more than that, it's a lifeline for anyone standing at the edge. Drawn from the real experiences with trauma, depression, and the quiet fight to stay alive.

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Tokkie Nel is the Managing Director of Stratwell Partners (Pty) Ltd, a multidisciplinary business group and publishing house based in South Africa. Driven by a deep calling to explore the human condition, Tokkie writes stories rooted in history, trauma, resilience, and faith. His debut novel, Whispers of Normandy, is inspired by real events and personal battles - a powerful exploration of the psychological cost of war, the quiet fight for survival, and the grace that can emerge from devastation. Tokkie's work blends emotional depth with historical authenticity, reflecting his belief that stories can illuminate the darkest corners of the human experience and offer hope to those still fighting their own silent wars. Whispers of Normandy marks the beginning of a larger literary journey under Stratwell Publishers, with future novels continuing to explore generational trauma, the echoes of conflict, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

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