The Last Light over Oslo: A Novel BY Alix Rickloff

Based on true events, this gripping historical novel set in Norway and Sweden in 1940 follows one of the first female US Ministers, Daisy Harriman, and her niece as they are unexpectedly caught up in the German invasion of Norway.

Cleo Jaffray, an American, believed the war in Europe had nothing to do with her—until the man she loved went missing in Poland. Desperate, Cleo turns to her aunt Daisy, the US Minister to Norway, for help. Daisy Harriman, who has never shied away from a challenge—from canvassing for women’s suffrage to driving Red Cross ambulances in WWI—is determined to succeed in her post as only the second woman ambassador. When Cleo lands on her doorstep, penniless and demanding help to find her lost lover, Daisy must balance her diplomatic responsibilities with her desire to help her family.

Their search for answers is abruptly interrupted by the German invasion of Norway, forcing them to flee through a countryside rapidly becoming a battleground. Amidst the chaos, Daisy is tasked with escorting the Norwegian Crown Princess and her young children to America. Meanwhile, Cleo’s lover resurfaces with a suspicious story and dangerous enemies in pursuit.

This riveting historical novel, based on the astounding life of Daisy Harriman and a real-life royal rescue, vividly captures a desperate time and a fearless heroine. Daisy and Cleo’s journey through war-torn Scandinavia is a tale of courage, love, and the unbreakable bonds of family. As they navigate treacherous landscapes and evade enemy forces, their story is a testament to resilience and the extraordinary lengths one will go to for those they love.