Elsa, a stirring novel of resilience, heartbreak, and the unspoken bond between women who walk through fire and keep walking.
“I didn’t expect this book to engage me as deeply as it did, and for that, I am grateful. Thank you, Nettie, for sharing this unique and beautiful work! Elsa is a richly imagined historical novel that brings the late nineteenth century vividly to life through immersive detail, compelling world-building, memorable characters, and an engaging, multilayered narrative. By weaving together themes of family life, romance, war, adventure, and spiritual reflection, the novel poignantly reminds readers that God’s providence is present even amid history’s many uncertainties and especially amid personal trials. The author’s accessible yet polished prose, careful historical research, and genuine affection for the people and places portrayed make Elsa both an outstanding work of fiction and a meaningful contribution to the Christian historical fiction genre.” – Leah B. Thomsen, CEO & Head Evaluator, Christian Book Excellence Awards (CBEA).
Nineteen, homeless, and chasing a dream — can Nadia survive without losing herself? She left with hope. She stayed for survival on Victoria’s unforgiving streets.
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Nettie Leeflang 