About the Book
Book: Shetland Sunset
Author: Linda Shenton Matchett
Genre: Christian Suspense
Release Date: January 18, 2026
Bonded by a cause but an ocean apart, will their love survive a world war?
After months in Norway helping his cousins with their fishing business, American Askel Westgard seems trapped when the Germans invade until he has a chance to get back at the Occupiers as part of the Shetlandsgjengen, or Shetland gang, a group of fishermen who transport weapons and equipment from Shetland to Norway under cover of darkness. Unfortunately, the beautiful Norwegian woman he’s just met refuses to join him in safety. Will he ever see her again?
Distraught when the Germans overrun her beloved Norway, Tonje Bondevik refuses to take the occupation sitting down. She joins the fledgling resistance movement, deriving great satisfaction distributing the underground newspaper and performing acts of sabotage…until the day the Nazis come looking for her, and she must flee for her life. Perhaps she should have listened to the handsome Norwegian American when he offered to take her to Shetland.
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Shetland Sunset is about World War II and is a story of courage and faith. The story kept me turning the pages. This is a fictional story based on real history, the secret Norwegian resistance group. I felt like I could actually feel the fear that the characters felt in reading some of the scenes, (well as much as possible, I mean I have never been in a war nor faced danger liked these characters did). If you like reading about character's coming to faith, then I know you will enjoy reading Tonje's story and how she came to faith, If a reader likes history, faith and romance in their books then I recommend you pick up a copy and read this one. I am reading the next book in this series as soon as possible.
About the Author
Linda Shenton Matchett writes happily-ever-after historical Christian fiction about second chances and women who overcome life’s challenges to be better versions of themselves.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she was born a stone’s throw from Fort McHenry (of Star-Spangled Banner fame) and has lived in historical places all her life. She is a volunteer docent and archivist at the Wright Museum of WWII. She now lives in central New Hampshire where she explores the history of this great state, immerses herself in the imaginary worlds created by other authors, and drinks copious amounts of tea.
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Shetland, also called the Shetland Islands, is an archipelago of about one hundred islands, with fewer than twenty being inhabited. Originally a base for Norwegian Vikings, Shetland came under Scottish rule when King Christian I pledged the island as part of his daughter’s dowry when she was betrothed to James III of Scotland. The island continues to feature an intriguing mix of Norwegian and Scottish heritage in customs, language, and celebrations. Interestingly, Shetland is geographically closer to Norway than Scotland.
The Shetland Bus is the nickname for a World War II clandestine operation during which fishermen smuggled supplies, weapons, radio operators, and agents into occupied Norway and ferried refugees out of Norway to Shetland and England. From 1941-1945, two hundred missions were carried in winter because of the nearly twenty-four hours of darkness that occurred during those months, but that meant crossing in rough, unforgiving seas. Additionally, the risk of being caught by German aircraft or patrol boats was high, and forty-four members lost their lives.
Authors get their ideas and inspiration from many sources, and I learned about the Shetland Bus from an episode of Shetland, a modern-day BBC mystery show that featured a fictional cold case associated with the “bus.” I was able to read multiple memoirs and autobiographies and watch oral history interviews with Shetland Bus participants. It is my hope that Shetland Sunset honors the brave ordinary men who did extraordinary things.
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 13
Texas Book-aholic, August 14
Holly’s Book Corner, August 14
Artistic Nobody, August 15 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, August 16
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, August 17
lakesidelivingsite, August 18
Fiction Book Lover, August 19 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, August 20
Devoted to Hope, August 21
The Bookish Ledger, August 22 (Author Interview)
Life on Chickadee Lane, August 23
Pause for Tales, August 24
The Bookish Pilgrim, August 24
Leslie’s Library Escape, August 25
Guild Master, August 26 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Linda is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Visa gift card and a signed copy of the book!!
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