Catching the Wind

What happened to Brigitte Berthold?That question has haunted Daniel Knight since he was thirteen, when he and ten-year-old Brigitte escaped the Gestapo agents who arrested both their parents. They survived a harrowing journey from Germany to England, only to be separated upon their arrival. Daniel vowed to find Brigitte after the war, a promise he has fought to fulfill for more than seventy years.Now a wealthy old man, Daniel?s final hope in finding Brigitte rests with Quenby Vaughn, an American journalist working in London. He believes Quenby?s tenacity to find missing people and her personal investment in a related WWII espionage story will help her succeed where previous investigators have failed. Though Quenby is wrestling her own demons?and wary at the idea of teaming up with Daniel?s lawyer, Lucas Hough?the lure of Brigitte?s story is too much to resist. Together, Quenby and Lucas delve deep into the past, following a trail of deception, sacrifice, and healing that could change all of their futures.A 2018 Christy Award finalist! Review "Dobson creates a labyrinth of intrigue, expertly weaving a World War II drama with a present-day mystery to create an unforgettable story.... Dobson takes readers on an amazing journey through the British-German underground alliances of World War II. Melding past and present in unpredictable ways, this is a must-read for fans of historical time slip fiction." (Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review)"A beautiful and captivating novel with compelling characters, intriguing mystery and true friendship. The story slips flawlessly between present day and WWII, the author's sense of timing and place contributing to the reader's urge to devour the book in one sitting yet simultaneously savor its poignancy." (Romantic Times, Top Pick)"Another captivating weave of great characters, superb storytelling, and rich, historical detail from talented wordsmith Melanie Dobson. A story to remind us all that resilience springs from hope, and hope from love." (Susan Meissner, author of Secrets of a Charmed Life)"Intricate and lyrical, Catching the Wind tells intertwining stories of lost souls and faithful hearts. Once again, Melanie Dobson pens a novel full of fascinating historical detail and characters as real as your best friends - and worst enemies. Engrossing, beautiful, and thoughtful, this is a novel to be savored." (Sarah Sundin, award-winning author of When Tides Turn)"Catching the Wind is a sweeping and beautifully written historical novel that showcases Melanie Dobson's ability to tell a complex and enduring tale,one that will captivate readers with how love transcends the ravages of war." (Kellie Coates Gilbert, author of The Texas Gold novels and Sun Valley Series)"A childhood bond, never forgotten, leads to a journey of secrets revealed and lifelong devotion rewarded. Readers will delight in traveling along with Quenby as she discovers that the past can change the present." (Lisa Wingate, National Bestselling Author of The Sea Keeper's Daughters)"My heart raced and at times broke as I read Catching the Wind. Melanie Dobson soulfully captures the ache of being separated from those you love...the ache that journeys with refugees past and present. As I've interviewed refugees in the Middle East and Europe they've shared story after story of being ripped away from family, from home, from country. They've also told me stories of hope and redemption. And ultimately that is the story of this book, one that reminds us grace comes to take us further than we can imagine...to a place our hearts feel at home". (Tamara Park, producer, director and author of Sacred Encounters from Rome to Jerusalem)