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In the Light of the Sun

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In the Light of the Sun

By: Angela Shupe
Narrated by: Abigail Reno, Sarah Sampino
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Two sisters, separated by oceans and global conflict, are bonded through music and love in this gripping novel based on true events from World War II.

“Hauntingly beautiful . . . shines a light on wartime in the Philippines and Italy, places rarely depicted in historical fiction . . . a riveting, unforgettable must-read novel that will live in my heart and mind for years to come.”—Sharon Kurtzman, author of The Lost Baker of Vienna

The year is 1941, and in the Philippines, Caramina Grassi dreams of training in Italy to become an opera singer like her older sister, Rosa. But as war erupts, her world is shattered, forcing her to cling to the music that has always been her refuge. When her family’s lives are threatened and they are forced to flee to the jungle, she comes to understand that music is more than comfort. It becomes a muse that fuels her courage, sacrifice, and unwavering focus on the light.

Meanwhile, in Florence, just as Rosa Grassi’s long-awaited opera debut arrives, Mussolini tightens his grip on Italy. Drawn into la Resistenza, the underground resistance, Rosa feels lost in a fog of deception that clouds everything she thought to be true. In a time when family or friend could be foe, Rosa will learn that performing isn’t just for the stage. Facing a devastating betrayal, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect the one she loves.

Inspired by true events, In the Light of the Sun is an unforgettable story of sisterhood, hope, and the enduring power of music to uplift the human spirit—even in the darkest of times. 20th Century Coming of Age Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Italy War Inspiring Military
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The basic story is impelling and draws the listener in, telling a story set in WW2 that has not been widely written about before. Strong female characters, who are a little annoying at times, with acts of so called bravery which is just stupidity, which had me asking really!! what then happened is just too obvious.
The narrator’s voice is a little annoying at times especially when attempting the accents of the the male characters. Over all not a bad listen.

A story of previous untold aspects of WW2 through the eyes of two sisters.

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