Mists Over the Channel Islands: A Novel of World War II

By Sarah Sundin

Behind enemy lines, adversary and ally become impossible to distinguish.

The German invasion of the British Channel Islands shatters Dr. Ivy Picot's peaceful world, forcing her to shoulder the weight of her father's medical practice and hold together a family unraveling under the strain of war. As conditions worsen in Jersey with the arrival of thousands of forced laborers, Ivy's quiet allegiance to the Allies compels her to risk everything by providing medical aid to escaped workers--even as danger closes in.

Dutch engineer and resistance member Gerrit van der Zee volunteers to build fortifications for the Germans so he can secretly send maps and diagrams to the Allies. On his arrival in the Channel Islands, he crosses paths with Ivy, who shows him contempt for the uniform he wears. As tensions mount and their missions grow increasingly dangerous, Ivy and Gerrit must confront the cost of courage, the meaning of sacrifice, and whether love can survive in the shadow of war. Will their covert efforts turn the tide--or will they pay the ultimate price for defiance?

Renowned WWII fiction author Sarah Sundin crafts a compelling historical romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, wartime resistance, and medical intrigue--a tale of loyalty, resilience, and courage when love and duty collide.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800741870
• ISBN13: 9780800741877
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 363 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

What an incredible story of courage, faith, trust and unity

This is an incredible glimpse of life in the Channel Islands during the WWII German occupation of Jersey. Even though it is fiction, it is based on real events, and weaves a story that hooked me from the beginning, endearing me to the brave people of the Channel Islands who resisted the Nazi occupation! Through the characters in the story such as Dr. Ivy Picot, her brother Charlie, Dutch resistance fighter Gerrit Van der Zee and his friend Bernardus, we read a story of courage, faith, and survival amongst a backdrop of desperate times. They all worked together, along with the Island people to preserve their way of life that was threatened by their invaders. I felt like I was on one of the cliffs watching this amazing story unfold, and it made me grateful for the real men and women who courageously fought to survive, all in the name of freedom. Such sacrifice and caring for others that I read in this story, made me appreciate the freedoms I take for granted every day! So I highly recommend this book, give it 5 stars, and really thank Sarah Sundin for bringing this part of history to my generation, and I hope those who read it, like me, will unite together in the midst of all that is going on in our country. May we continue to remember the past, and stand together as the Channel Islanders did, against the enemy. May we, like Dr. Ivy, Gerrit, Bernardus, Charlie, and the others, rely on, and trust God to be working when we can only see the lines, but not the whole map!!! This book deserves a medal in my eyes, and I learned a great deal from it!!!

well-written historical fiction

“Man’s ugliness may destroy the beauty of creation, but we cannot destroy the beauty of God himself.” It’s another thought-provoking and heart-stirring WWII historical fiction set in Jersey, one of the Channel Islands. I live in New Jersey but did not know anything about the original Jersey so it was fascinating to learn about the history, culture, and life on the island, especially during the war. Gerrit was a lovable and relatable hero. He was a civil engineer with a calm and logical mind, loyal, and tender. He definitely was not a trained soldier or spy but his passion to make a difference in the war gave him strength, ingenuity and perseverance. Ivy was absolutely delightful and I loved seeing a woman doctor thrive in the 1940s. If you enjoy WWII historical romance, you will definitely enjoy this well-written novel by Sarah Sundin. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell via Interviews & Reviews and NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.