Brushstrokes from the Past

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Series: Soli Hansen Mysteries #4
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: September 20, 2022
Genre: Christian Dual Timeline Historical Fiction/Mystery

WWII and the mid-seventeenth century are entwined in this fourth dual-timeline novel about Nazi art theft, bravery, friendship, and romance.

April 1945. Art historian Soli Hansen and her friend Heddy arrive at an excavation site only to find Soli’s old archaeology professor deeply engrossed in an extraordinary find in a marsh. The remains of a man have lain undisturbed for three centuries, but there’s more to this discovery…

As Soli tries to understand who the baroque man was and discovers what he carried in a sealed wooden tube, problems arise. A leak reveals the finds to the notorious Lieutenant Colonel Heinz Walter, and soon, both the Nazi elite and the Gestapo are after the treasure.
When Heddy and the professor disappear along with the artwork, Soli and her resistance group must find them before it’s too late.

1641. In Amsterdam, French musketeer Claude Beaulieu had his portrait done by his close friend and artist Rembrandt van Rijn. When a band of thieves steal the precious painting, Claude and his wife Annarosa Ruber pick up their swords and a few belongings and go after the culprits.

Set in Norway during the tumultuous last days of the second world war, as well as the peak of the glorious baroque art period, these two stories are a must for readers who love historical fiction with adventure, suspense, and true love that conquers all.

Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley, Kathleen McGurl, Rhys Bowen, and Katherine Neville.

About the Author of Brushstrokes from the Past

Heidi Eljarbo writes historical fiction. She grew up in a home filled with books and artwork and she never truly imagined she would do anything other than write and paint. She studied art, languages, and history, all of which have come in handy when working as a freelance writer, magazine journalist, and painter.
After living in Canada, six US states, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria, Heidi now calls Norway home. She and her husband have a total of nine children, thirteen grandchildren—so far—in addition to a bouncy Wheaten Terrier.
Their favorite retreat is a mountain cabin, where they hike in the summertime and ski the vast, white terrain during winter.
Heidi’s favorites are family, God’s beautiful nature, and the word whimsical.

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My Thoughts on Brushstrokes from the Past

I love historical fiction novels and this dual timeline was amazing.  It took me to my favorite time period, WWII, and led me on a merry chase.  

This is book four in a series.  I have not read the other three books but did not have a problem picking this one up and knowing what was going on.  So, I think they can be read as stand-alone titles.  

Our main character Soli is our main character.  She lives during WWII and is working with the resistance while also doing archaeology digs.  Add in a find that is from the mid-seventeenth century and you’ve got your two time lines. 

I loved that this was a unique dual timeline. Most have you in the modern day and going back in time to a different place and time.  This one has your “modern” time being in 1945 while the history portion is the 17th century.  I don’t study that time period a lot so I enjoyed getting to travel back to it.  Now, 1945 I have studied a lot and really enjoyed getting to travel there.  It also made me want to wear my 1940’s clothes around but that’s beside the point.  

This is a book I can highly recommend and I will be finding the other books in this series and reading them as well. 

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.