When Twilight Breaks is a compelling tale of freedom filled with suspense and intrigue.
Book Blurb
Munich, 1938. Evelyn Brand is an American foreign correspondent as determined to prove her worth in a male-dominated profession as she is 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 fails to truthfully report on major stories, she’ll never be able to give a voice to the oppressed–and wake up the folks back home.
In another part of the city, American graduate student Peter Lang is 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.
My Thoughts
This is by far my favorite Sarah Sundin novel. A bit different from her usual novels featuring military men and their sweethearts, When Twilight Breaks still has her signature characterization and compelling narrative that pulls you into the story.
In her other novels, a lot of the action comes from battle scenes. This novel, however, does not have your typical battlefield. Instead, you have two Americans engaged in espionage as they try to expose the Nazi regime. And that comes with plenty of suspense and intrigue.
I enjoyed watching Evelyn and Paul’s relationship develop as they worked together. They’re both fun characters by themselves, but together, they’re incredible. Such great banter and chemistry. I loved Evelyn’s spiritual arc about her need for God. And Paul has this great arc as he comes to terms with his father’s death.
Perhaps what I enjoyed much was how this novel makes you think. Evelyn and Paul have great discussions about freedom and law and order. Not only do they discuss this when comparing America to Nazi Germany but also in relation to God.
I’d be remiss, however, if I didn’t mention the extraordinary detail Sundin includes. I can always tell when reading her novels that she’s done an incredible amount of research. And she uses it well by crafting rich settings and detailed imagery.
Overall, When Twilight Breaks is an engaging tale perfect for romance fans and history buffs alike.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
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