It is also written in Afrikaans and tells the heartrendering story of Geneviéve during the Second World War. She is a member of the French Resistance Movement during the war in the French town of Arromanches and later St. Mere Eglise. As radio-operator for the maquis, and later SOE agent, she is one of the key persons in the Resistance’s activities leading up to D-day.
The hate and revenge of a traitor propels Genevieve’s life on an unexpected road. But will the love of two men, a German SS officer and a SOE agent in the Allied forces, be enough to bring her life back on course? Or will the revenge and betrayal of a traitor rob her of love and happiness for the rest of her life?
GENEVIEVE is a story set against the background of the Second World War . Those dear to her and her own life is shaped by love, hate, revenge, betrayal and the human capacity to forgive.
This story was also written many years ago, and was adapted for this purpose solely. If I must choose a favorite between this piece of work and Carmena, I select, without any hesitation whatsoever, Geneviéve. Even after I have written her story, she stays dear to me. The cover also is one of my favorites.
Even though Carmena, which is available at www.kindlebooks.co.za, is still still a good seller, this novelette's downloads far exceeds those of Carmena. It may have something to do with the fact that it is offered as a free e-book, but in my opinion it is a far better piece of work.
I love the cover of this book. I include hereunder a note from my coverdesigner which she wrote and used as part of marketing for her services:
Genevieve by GS du Plessis
This cover is designed with a 1940’s look for a novel set during WWII in a French costal town. The lady has a chic, no-nonsense French look, austere to suit the time of war and her position in the French Resistance . I added the 40’s “movie style” hand colouring to draw attention to her face.
I added the bright pink so that even when it is a tiny picture, it doesn’t look depressing.
The allied landing and the SS insignia to represent the two opposing male characters.
Although it is completely different, the author's two novels Genevieve and Senorita Carmina complement each other when they appear together.
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