Embers in the London Sky: BOOK REVIEW

Historical fiction is definitely one of my favorite genres and WWII is such an interesting time period.  A time of such horror and hate creates a stark background for beautiful and bold stories of hope, love, deliverance (both true and fiction).  

Title: Embers in the London Sky

Author: Sarah Sundin

Genre: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction

Pg Ct: 400

Embers in the London Sky shares a picture of the many refugees who flooded England attempting to flee the Nazi occupations throughout Europe.  Aleida Martens flees Netherlands. On her way, disaster strikes, resulting in Aleida losing her husband and being separated from her son. In London she finds a job, makes friends, helps with the war effort, and desperately searches for her little Theo.

Mrs. Marten meets a number of members of the press, including the famous BBC radio correspondent, Hugh Collingwood. Collingwood recently lost his older brother in the war and is getting pressure from his family to turn to a more fitting career for the Collingwood name. Amidst nightly air raids, terror hits when one close to Hugh is murdered and another disappears. Aleida's co-worker is found dead next, and they start to connect the clues.  

Murder, intrigue, mystery, and suspense intermingle with a sweet love story.  This novel is an easy read with characters who are easy to love, celebrate and mourn with.  Their mistakes leave you shaking your head while moving the story forward. Hard decisions are made as you watch them grow in their faith and identity in Christ. Crossing your fingers as you hope for the best, you will flip quickly through the pages to reach the satisfying resolution.  

I have read at least 4-5 of Sundin's books, including the Wings of the Nightingale series.  I am sure I will continue to seek out her books in the future. Find out more about Sarah and her books on her website. 

Thanks to Revell Reads and Netgalley for my review copy.  All thoughts shared above are my own.