As WWII was coming to an end, nine female resistance fighters who'd been imprisoned by the Nazis escaped from their final death march in Germany and navigated a perilous path to Paris. Gwen Strauss, great niece of one of "the nine," re-creates their miraculous true story via wide-ranging research and vivid storytelling. Their roles in the resistance, their horrific experiences in the labor camps, their incredible quest for freedom—every aspect of these women's lives reveals their limitless courage, determination, competence, kindness, humor, and generosity of spirit. The Nine is a breathtaking narrative showcasing the power of friendship and the astounding resilience of humanity. (CH)