The Last Light over Oslo: A Novel Authored By Alix Rickloff

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Norway and Sweden in 1940, this gripping historical novel follows Daisy Harriman, one of the first female US Ministers, and her niece, Cleo Jaffray, as they are unexpectedly caught up in the German invasion of Norway.

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

Their search is abruptly interrupted by the German invasion of Norway, forcing them to flee into a countryside quickly becoming a battleground. As Daisy is tasked with the crucial mission of escorting the Norwegian Crown Princess and her young children to America, Cleo’s lover reappears with a story that raises more questions than answers, bringing dangerous enemies in his wake.

Based on the astounding life of Daisy Harriman and a real-life royal rescue, this riveting historical novel vividly captures a desperate time and a fearless heroine, blending personal struggles with the sweeping tides of history. 📚❤️