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So far this month, I shine my spotlight on influential sisters.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
IN PLAIN SIGHT
Ida’s heart thumped like a runaway racehorse as the Austrian inspector interrogated Louise.
“Why so much jewelry for such a brief visit to the opera?”
Louise batted her eyelashes. “Why not? If we leave it at home, our family in London will rob us blind.”
Ida twittered and giggled. “It’s a good job we have it all with us, isn’t it sister dear?”
“You may go, Frauleins.” Shaking his head, the inspector returned Ida’s passport. “Verrükte schwestern.”
As they boarded the ocean liner, Louise whispered, “These diamonds and pearls should help finance our dear Jewish friends escape this Nazi madness.”
*verrükte schwestern – crazy sisters
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
What a strong pair of girls. It was good to read about them
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Dear Anonymous,
I’m glad you enjoyed my little story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So much planning & strategy with lots of love & sacrifice.
Shining examples!
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Dear Anita,
They were very clever, if not determined. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Interesting story.
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Thank you, Sadje.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You’re welcome
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Let’s hope our present is as full of heroes when the future looks back
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Dear Neil,
We can but hope.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well done to the Cook sisters. All I can say is that some people live more interesting lives and have compassion for others who are in danger. Thank you.
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Dear James,
These ladies certainly stepped up didn’t they? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
You have a knack for bringing to life these wonderful historical people that would otherwise remain hidden. What courageous women the Cook sisters were!
Shalom and lotsa courageous love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Aw shucks, it’s nuthin’ Ma’am. 😉 Thank you for your kind words. These ladies were certainly heroines. I love it when these stories come across my FB feed.
Shalom and lotsa heroic hugs,
Rochelle
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That they were!! It’s great when it feeds you subjects, for sure 😉
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Good on them, and a good story for our current time.
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Thank you, James.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Brilliant!
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Thank you, Reena.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a story of a couple of sisters with no special talents risking all to save oppressed people. Thanks for the link and the story. Well done.
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Dear Jan,
When I reads ’em, I hasta write ’em. 😉 Thanks m’luv. ❤
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I am SO looking forward to your stories this month:) Today’s is stunning, really, to consider these two women who had everything to lose. Their courage came from their conviction that someone had to do something, and so they did!
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Dear Linda,
I often wonder what I would do if put in their position. It must’ve been terrifying. Yet they did it and saved 29 lives. There’s a Talmudic saying that goes, “He who saves one life, saves the whole world.” Thank you for your encouraging comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow, what an inspiring pair. I’d never heard of them, so thank you for adding to my knowledge of quiet heroes.
Jen
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Dear Jen,
The stories of the heroes of that time seem to be bottomless. Thank you for your encouraging comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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“They did it because it was the right thing to do, nothing more, nothing less.” – Two very great ladies! And of course Clemens Krauss acted like a party mane while helping the sisters free people – I hope someone makes a movie of it some day!
Anyway, I enjoyed your story about the “crazy sisters”.
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Dear Trent,
Krauss and his wife were unsung heroes for sure. Apparently there is a movie made about the sisters called Under Cover of Lightness, but I can’t find anything but a title on IMDB. Thank you re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Extraordinary! Thank you for bringing the heroic acts of the two sisters to light here, Rochelle.
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Dear Lisa,
It’s always a pleasure to find people like the Cook sisters and share their stories. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you make the effort and we reap the benefits of learning about them. You’re welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Another inspirational tale from history. We need them more than ever at the moment.
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Dear Iain,
We definitely need people like that. And thankfully, I believe there will always be those unsung heroes who see the need. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That is so cool, what amazing sisters. Every days a school day!!
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Its me, sorry for got to sign in!!!
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Dear Shrawley,
I hope the school day is something you enjoy. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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100%!! It’s really interesting
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A pair of very strong and brave women, thanks for sharing Rochelle 💕
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Dear Angela,
They were brave, weren’t they? Thank you for reading and commenting. ❤
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Querida Rochelle,
What smart cookies?!!! They were very clever.
They were brave to think they could pull it off.
Never underestimate the power of a woman – times two.
Bien escrito y muy informativo …
Abrazos y carino,
Izzy 😎❤️🤗
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Querida Izzy,
They were clever indeed. Not to mention they must’ve been convincing actresses to pull off the eccentric spinster routine. 😉 Gracias para tus palabres amables mi amiga.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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Somehow when it needs to be done, it gets done. They were great at acting, but with a cause. I enjoyed their story.
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whew! what a relief they were able to get away with it.
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Dear Plaridel,
It looks like they got away with it many times over. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hello Rochelle, happy New Year! I hope you had a good holiday season. Great story. They had to use a lot of ingenuity to get away with things in that time, just like amateur spies.
-David
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Dear David,
I’ve listened to a recorded interview with them on You Tube. I’d say they were not only clever and heroic but talented actresses as well. 😉 It was a good holiday season for us. Low key and pleasant. Happy New Year to you, my friend.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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These women had balls! Their story would make a fantastic thriller.
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Dear Tannille,
Apparently there has been a movie made but I can’t find details. Also Ida wrote their story as well. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Heroes!
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Indeed!
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I wasn’t aware of these amazingly brave sisters! Kudos to them. I hope they make a movie on them or write a book about them.
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Dear Soumya,
There has been a movie made about them but I couldn’t find any details. Ida wrote a book as well. Ida wrote a book titled “Safe Passage.” Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Another valuable lesson in history. Evil thrives when good people do nothing.
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Dear Connie,
How fortunate there were and hopefully still are people like these two courageous ladies.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Another pair of intrepid sisters showing incredible courage. Bravo to them and to you for bringing their story and yours to our attention. Lovely to read, dear Rochelle.
Peace 🕊️
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Dear Nancy,
I’m glad you enjoyed my story. Thank you so much for taking the time to say so.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Most welcome, Rochelle! 🕊️
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Timely story. Let there be more.
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Dear Patrick,
Thank heaven for the heroes like these two. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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“They did it because it was the right thing to do” I did not know of these sisters, thank you for introducing me to them. The right thing to do is never the easy thing to do, so many people don’t.
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Dear Michele,
We can only hope that we would do the right thing when necessary. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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We men are so easy to manipulate. A little twitter and giggle, and we melt. Nice weapons to have in such precarious times. It got them a lot further than force or diplomacy would have.
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Dear Nobbin,
When it came to the Nazis, I’m not sure how long feminine wiles would’ve worked. I’m glad it worked for them when it did. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Brave and inspiring women! Good hearts.
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They were indeed, Laurie. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Another inspiring story about ordinary people turning into heroes. Thank you for telling it so well.
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Dear Margaret,
Thank you for your kind words. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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