When Twilight Breaks by Sarah Sundin | A Five Star Book Review of a Historical Fiction Romance Novel
*I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell at Baker Publishing Group. All thoughts below are my own and I was not required to post a positive review. Also, this blog post includes affiliate links which means I will receive a commission based on sales generated via these links.
HISTORICAL FICTION AT ITS FINEST!
A tender, profound story that is rich in historic details, bringing pre-WWII Germany to life in a riveting, daring fashion!
Author Sarah Sundin has woven a true masterpiece in her newest release, When Twilight Breaks. Readers will fall in love with her strong, capable characters, a budding romance and the essence of an era immersed in change.
Munich, 1938 | Evelyn Brand is an American foreign correspondent determined to prove her worth in a male-dominated profession and to expose the growing tyranny in Nazi Germany. To do so, she must walk a thin line. If she offends the government, she could be expelled from the country--or worse. If she does not report truthfully, she'll betray the oppressed and fail to wake up the folks back home.
Peter Lang is an American graduate student working on his PhD in German. Disillusioned with the chaos in the world due to the Great Depression, he is impressed with the prosperity and order of German society. But when the brutality of the regime hits close, he discovers a far better way to use his contacts within the Nazi party--to feed information to the shrewd reporter he can't get off his mind.
As the world marches relentlessly toward war, Evelyn and Peter are on a collision course with dest
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★★★★★ | Author Sarah Sundin, a long-time favorite of mine for her WWII novels, has truly captivated me with yet another beautiful novel.
This story may be my favorite yet!
When Twilight Breaks brings 1938’s Germany to life as readers meet the confident, empowered Evelyn Brand, a foreign correspondent with the American News Service. Evelyn’s character was easy to love, with her witty remarks and strong, capable assuredness in her job as she works hard to prove herself in a predominantly man’s world. Seeing the struggles she faced as a female writer and witnessing her heart’s awakening was rewarding and inspiring.
Peter was the perfect gentleman and I couldn’t help but fall in love with his determination, friendship and values. I enjoyed watching his character evolve too as this story moved along. The chemistry between these two characters was brimming over the top and I simply couldn’t wait to see how their story came alive. The added suspense Sundin wove into this story further captivated me.
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Sundin is a master at weaving historical facts and details into her stories, making readers feel as if they’re right there in that era, witnessing the changes, the struggles, the hurt, the strife, the joys and the pain. At a time when our world was changing rapidly, and sometimes without sense, she brings alive the concerns and wonder people had, displaying it all in a way that is faith-based, inspired and even a little heartbreaking. I was truly amazed at how relevant and significant this story was to the times we are living in today as Sundin’s words rang true for me, personally, in the here and now.
I loved this story and believe it is top notch for it’s genre. The novel is well written, easy to read, has delightful characters, rich historic details and a tender romance story. Sundin balances out the historical parts of the narrative with wit, faith and personal growth making this prime Christian fiction. It is not too heavy and not too lighthearted either… I highly recommend this story to readers who enjoy WWII fiction and romances. It is clean and appropriate for ages 15+.
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