About the Book:
When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden. American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research--her life's dream--and makes the dangerous decision to print resistance newspapers.
As Else hears rumors of the movement's legendary Havmand--the merman--she also becomes intrigued by the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse. Henrik makes every effort to conceal his noble upbringing, but he is torn between the façade he must maintain and the woman he is beginning to fall in love with.
When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence.
My Thoughts:
With The Sound of Light, Sarah Sundin has cemented herself as the queen of WWII Christian Fiction in my mind. This novel held my attention throughout and never felt too dark despite the Nazi occupation in Denmark. When things worsened in the plot, I put the book down as necessary and reminded myself that Sarah Sundin’s books always have a happy (or hopeful) ending.
Sarah Sundin expertly tied together the romance, character development,
and themes in The Sound of Light. Else and Henrik’s journey offered many
things to think about as these two characters learn and grow in wisdom and resilience.
A few of the important topics addressed in The Sound of Light: women’s equality
in the workplace, coexistence of virtues and faults, setting healthy
boundaries, forgiveness, sacrificing to help others, and the power of
words/silence. Reading this complex novel of resistance and heroism was a pleasure.
The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin is a standalone
novel, but characters from Until Leaves Fall in Paris and When
Twilight Breaks cameo or are mentioned occasionally. I recommend this book
to Christian fiction readers who enjoy a story with strong themes, historical
details, and suspense. Five stars.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of
this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
I haven't read much about this time in the war. Excellent review, Jolene.
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