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What Is Left of the Night: A World War II Novel

What Is Left of the Night: A World War II Novel


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Based on a true story

Buchanan delivers a thought-provoking examination of the role of Christians in war and what true religion really means. Using larger than life characters from history, he weaves a philosophical tale of danger, intrigue, and sacrifice. --Library Journal

In the quiet village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a resistance is stirring

In Europe, the Nazi regime's bloody wake persists as they brutally send "undesirables" to concentration camps. Hannah, a young Jew, loses her mother and sister while fleeing certain death, arriving in Le Chambon in search of refuge.

Driven by their deeply rooted faith in God, Protestant pastor André Trocmé and his formidable wife Magda have turned the unassuming community in the foothills of the French Alps into a quiet resistance--a haven where they shelter escapees from Hitler's ever-tightening fist.

But a sadistic crew is on the rise. Under the supervision of the Butcher of Lyon, Gestapo officer Herr Lauer pursues the Jewish girl. Hannah was in his sights, but when she evaded him, his explosive rage and thirst for revenge set him on a spiraling mission to track her down.

With lyrical prose and historical accuracy, Mark Buchanan weaves a riveting narrative from the real-life stories of a pastor, a refugee, a spy, and an author tangled together in a plot against the Reich.



About the Author :
Mark Buchanan is the author of twelve books including God Walk, The Rest of God, and the David Trilogy. He is associate professor of pastoral theology at Ambrose University. He and his wife live in Alberta, Canada. Find out more at markbuchanan.net.

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"What Is Left of the Night is an intriguing reimagining of the true courage and audacity of a French village to save thousands of Jews from the hands of Hitler. Filled with thought-provoking conversations on faith and society, the book will lead you to ponder not only the history portrayed but also the times we live in now. The literary style and philosophical evaluation of ideas will leave you contemplative, in awe of a community's bravery and sacrifice, and in deep mourning for the atrocities committed during World War II."--Crystal Caudill, Christy Award-winning author of Sung in the Shadows (2/17/2026 12:00:00 AM) "A story that weighs on the heart--impactful, shocking, and heart-wrenching. Mark Buchanan's novel What Is Left of the Night reminds us of the unseen heroes whose mission to save lives smothered the fear that rose in their gut. This story, based on the life of Pastor André Trocmé, brings home what it means to hear a call from God and to trust that he will make a way. The devastation and murder by the Third Reich was brutal, and Buchanan drops the reader square in the middle. Buchanan has penned a gritty, well-written, and memorable book."--Cindy K Sproles, best-selling author of Coal Black Lies andThe Eyes of River (2/17/2026 12:00:00 AM) "Mark Buchanan merges gripping storytelling with rich research to shine a light on the remarkable life of a man who risked everything to follow the call to 'love your neighbor as yourself.' What Is Left of the Night is a powerful exploration of courage, conscience, and the cost of resistance."--Amanda Barratt, Christy Award-winning author of Within These Walls of Sorrow (2/17/2026 12:00:00 AM) Early 20th-century rural France has clean air and plentiful farms, but when pacifist pastor André Trocmé moves there, he misses the intellectual stimulation of Paris. Soon he is too busy to be bored as he feeds, clothes, and hides the people hunted by the Nazis in what will become one of the greatest rescue operations of World War II. Meanwhile, Hannah's escape from a concentration camp transport train has enraged a Nazi colonel who will not rest until she is dead. The entire town of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, including not-yet-famous author Albert Camus and American spy Virginia Hall, must decide how far they will go to show love to their neighbor. VERDICT Buchanan ("The David Trilogy") delivers a thought-provoking examination of the role of Christians in war and what true religion really means. Using larger than life characters from history, he weaves a philosophical tale of danger, intrigue, and sacrifice. Those who wish to read beyond the usual World War II narratives will enjoy Buchanan's latest, along with Amy Lynn Green's The Lines Between Us and Elizabeth Musser's From the Valley We Rise.--Library Journal (12/17/2025 12:00:00 AM) A beautifully written and psychologically brilliant page-turner, What Is Left of the Night stays with you long after the final page. Mark Buchanan brings to life a world shrouded in shadows, where ordinary people wrestle with fear, faith, and conscience. Inspired by true events, this unforgettable story reveals how people infused with grace can shine with courage and compassion in an age unraveling in darkness. More than an engrossing historical novel, this is a profoundly spiritual work that ennobles the heart and awakens hope.--Ken Shigematsu, pastor and best-selling author of God in My Everything (10/27/2025 12:00:00 AM)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780825449482
  • Publisher: Kregel Publications
  • Publisher Imprint: Kregel Publications
  • Height: 215 mm
  • No of Pages: 376
  • Spine Width: 26 mm
  • Weight: 435 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0825449480
  • Publisher Date: 17 Mar 2026
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: A World War II Novel
  • Width: 142 mm


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