Author: Sarah Sundin
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: February 6, 2024
Yet another fantastic story set in World War II by Sundin!
Aleida Martens has decided to leave the cruelty of her husband and the potential Nazi invasion of her beloved Netherlands. But her husband beats her to it, and they leave with their young son. Along the way, Aleida falls asleep, and her husband passes their son to a couple on the road, with no intention of ever seeing him again. As fate would have it, he does not as he is soon killed by Nazi plane fire. Aleida does manage to escape to London, where she searches in vain for her son while working at the Ministry of Health to place children in homes away from London as the London blitz begins. She prays that she will be able to use this position to track down her lost son.
Hugh Collingwood loves being a reporter to report the truth, but the BBC has begun to bow to the Ministry of Information to censor broadcasts and keep the truth from those living within England. He pushes the limit to its limits, often getting in trouble and reprimanded for his work. Imagine if they knew he had asthma, he’d never get to go back onto location for his work. One day he meets a young woman refugee from the Netherlands who lost her son and vows to help her tell her story. What he never anticipated was falling for this young woman.
Sundin is a master at bringing great stories set in historical World War II events. Each book is different. Either set in a different location, time period of the war, and what the characters are experiencing. I loved this story and how it unfolded throughout the pages. I kept cheering for them to finally realize they were meant to be, but still enjoyed the pace that is required to make them realize it. Sundin never fails to amuse and amaze me with her stories and her knowledge of historical events. I can’t wait to see what she comes out with next!
I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.
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