Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #20
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #20
Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes!
- The hunt BEGINS on 3/14 at noon MST with Stop #1 at LisaTawnBergren.com.
- Hunt through our loop using Chrome or Firefox as your browser (not Explorer).
- There is NO RUSH to complete the hunt—you have all weekend (until Sunday, 3/17 at midnight MST)! So take your time, reading the unique posts along the way; our hope is that you discover new authors/new books and learn new things about them.
- Submit your entry for the grand prizes by collecting the CLUE on each author’s scavenger hunt post and submitting your answer in the Rafflecopter form at the final stop, back on Lisa’s site. Many authors are offering additional prizes along the way!
Hi! I’m Tricia Goyer, an author with over 90 books spanning novels, non-fiction, and children’s literature. Many of my novels are inspired by historical events from around the world. As a wife and mom to 10 kids (and Nana!) I balance writing with family time, health coaching, and mentoring aspiring writers. I’d love to connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. I love all things royal. My newest release is a contemporary romance with a historical Princess story woven in—Trust the Stars. Here’s what it’s about:
Trust the Stars by Tricia Goyer intertwines the lives of Olivia Garza, a woman helping troubled teens and secretly producing a docu-series in Little Rock, and Princess Alessandra Appiani, a WWII royal who risked all to save Jewish children. Olivia’s work leads her to Kenya, where meeting Prince Louis of Alloria challenges her ideals. Tasked with documenting Alessandra’s bravery, Olivia confronts her fears and reevaluates her life choices. This novel highlights courage, love, and the impactful decisions that define us, showcasing how individual actions can alter history and the importance of faith in unseen futures.
Princess? World War II? Researching for Trust the Stars led me to an unforgettable experience that reshaped my understanding of courage and love…
Lesser Known WW2 Heroes Who Changed the World
Years ago, while researching, I stumbled upon the story of a European princess imprisoned in a concentration camp. Her bravery astonished me, and I wondered why her story wasn’t widely known. This curiosity remained with me, waiting for the right moment to be shared. That moment arrived during a conversation with my friend Roseanne White, who was seeking princess stories for White Crown Publishing. I proposed a split-time novel inspired by Princess Mafalda of Savoy, weaving her historical bravery with a modern royal narrative. Roseanna was intrigued, so I began crafting the character of Princess Alessandra, drawing inspiration from Mafalda’s incredible sacrifice during World War II.
I delved into the life of Princess Mafalda of Savoy to learn more about her. Then, I used elements of Mafalda’s story to inspire the fictional bravery of Princess Alessandra in my novel Trust the Stars. Princess Mafalda, daughter of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, became a symbol of hope amidst the darkness of war. Her suspected involvement with the anti-Nazi resistance led to her tragic demise in the Buchenwald concentration camp—a stark reminder of the cost of peace and the consequences of silence against injustice.
But Mafalda’s story is not alone. Throughout World War II, countless men and women made significant sacrifices to fight tyranny and oppression. Raoul Wallenberg saved tens of thousands of Jews in Hungary. Nancy Wake, a leading figure in the French Resistance known as “The White Mouse” for her elusiveness, also displayed extraordinary courage during this time.
These heroes remind us that bravery knows no bounds and that both men and women can be great heroes. Their stories of sacrifice and courage during World War II show examples of those who shine in darkness. As I read and learn their stories, I am humbled by their legacy. My desire is that Alessandra’s story–woven within a contemporary royal romance–will inspire each of us to live with more courage, compassion, and conviction to care for others, even at our own expense.
Here’s the Stop #20 Basics:
If you’re interested, you can order Trust the Stars on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or at your local bookstore!
Clue to Write Down: and Summer!
Link to Stop #21, the Next Stop on the Loop: Jill Eileen Smith’s site !
But wait!
Before you go, I’m offering three books to three entrants—any one of my Big Sky or Liberators Series. (USA only)
Ohh!! This story sound so intriguing! I love that it was inspired by a real-life woman.
Hello! Interesting brainstorming with Roseanna White!
Looking forward to reading Trust the Stars… history is sooo cool! Thanks for having this giveaway!
I’m really enjoying the scavenger hunt!
I enjoyed your book. That Liberator series looks intriguing!
Your books are so cool!
Your book sounds amazing!
This book sounds so interesting!
So Looking forward to reading Trust the Stars!! I love how history is sooo cool when you learn more. Thanks for having this giveaway!
So looking forward to reading Trust the Stars! I love how history is so cool when you learn more! Thanks for having this giveaway!
Hello Tricia , your book sounds like a great read. Thank you for the chance.
I can’t wait to read “Trust the Stars”. You are one of my very favorite authors!!
Your princess story sounds inspiring. I had not previously heard of Princess Mafalda of Savoy but hope to learn more about her.
Wow! That book sounds so good
I love stories inspired from actual history!!!
Trust the Stars sounds fascinating – can’t wait to read!
Hello! I love your books and own many but I don’t have this one 🙂
I love all your WW2 novels!
I just found out about you, and am excited to start reading
Hi! Trust the Stars sounds like a must-read! Adding it to my TBR list!
It must be fun to collaborate with Roseanna M. White!
It sounds interesting.
Sounds intriguing
It seems there’s a lot of WWII information within this hunt. It’s definitely piqued my interest.
Your book sounds so interesting!
I also love finding the lesser-known stories of WW2. Especially the stories that take place outside of primary war fronts as it shows just how far reaching the trauma was–it really was a world event. Thank you for telling this story for the world to read.
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This sounds amazing.
This book sounds like an intriguing story to read.
I love the sound of this book! WW2 is actually one of my favorite times in history to read about outside of the American civil war and the west!
Your new book sounds so interesting! I’m excited to have found many new authors on this scavenger hunt!
This book sounds like it will be very intriguing. I can’t wait to read it!
Hi, Tricia! Thanks for sharing some of your research.
This story sounds so interesting! I’ve never really been a time-split storyline person but this one sounds like something I would really enjoy!
This book sounds really interesting! I’ve never really been a time-split storyline person before but this one sounds like I would really enjoy it!
Can’t wait to read this one!
Blessings for sharing.
Hello from Missouri!
Hello from Minnesota!
I’m halfway through Trust the Stars and it is sooo good!
I love a scavenger hunt. thanks for the giveaway.
I’d never heard of Princess Mafalda of Savoy! My sister is a history nut, but for once I got to share something with HER that she didn’t know!!!!!
Your book’s description immediately left me wanting to hear the rest of the story!
This story sounds fascinating, I can’t wait to check it out!
Wow. Thank you for caring about history enough to write like you do.
Hello! Thanks for the opportunity!
Your hook worked! Now I’m totally intrigued and that cover! Nice to meet you. Signed up for your newsletter and following all the social sites.
Awesome!
I like reading stories how people rose up to fight Nazi oppression.
Hi! Trust the Stars sounds so interesting! Thanks 🙂
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Hi Tricia. Your new book sounds intriguing!
This story sounds interesting, and I definitely want to read the book. Also, thank you for having this giveaway.
Hello! Have a blessed weekend.
Interesting
Hello! This looks beautiful!
Hi! This story sounds fascinating! 😍
Your book looks amazing! I look forward to reading. Thank you for the introduction.
Hello! Your new book sounds amazing!
I love your WWII books, look forward to this one.
I love your books and can’t wait to read this one! A huge shout out to Roseanna White too!
This sounds fascinating! Love when real life heroes inspire us–in life and in writing!
I’d love to read your Big Sky series! This scavenger hunt is awesome!
Hi! Thanks for the scavenger hunt!
Your story sounds so intriguing! Thank you for the extra giveaway chance and participating in the scavenger hunt
Hello Tricia, thanks for sharing your book!
Would love to read this one!
I am enjoying the scavenger hunt. Thanks. I enjoyed reading “Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
Princess Mafalda’s story deserves to be told; who knew members of the royal ruling class perished in concentration camps!!
I can’t wait to ready this story!
Enjoyed learning about your books!
Hello! This book sounds very interesting!
I enjoy fiction with real history included. Working with Rosanna M White must be fun and rewarding. Hello Rosanna!
The history behind the book sounds so intriguing! Can’t wait to be able to read it!
HELLO!!!!
Love real books – thanks!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all 🍀
Forgot the Hello 😁 so excited about real books!
I enjoyed your Blog post with Janet McHenry discussing Praying Personalities. Also, Trust the Stars sounds fascinating. We cannot imagine the horrors of the concentration camps unless we know stories of survivors or heroes who made a difference. I had two maternal great-uncles who were POWs, taken prisoner after the Battle of the Bulge. They ended up in separate but adjoining POW camps. Uncle Lloyd spotted Uncle Johnny through a hole in the fence! Uncle Johnny always stood out in the crowd because he had a cocky stance. These two were neighbors but became bro-in-laws after the war. Uncle Johnny escaped and managed to stay alive until American soldiers found him. He was 6’, weighed 86 lbs. and had TB. American soldiers freed Uncle Lloyd during the Liberation.
This one definitely on my list
Trust the Stars seems packed!
Interesting premise. Thanks for the chance to win.
Princess and WWII? Yes, please!
Sounds so interesting.
Hello from Pennsylvania. Loved Trust the Stars.