Sarah Sundin’s latest release Embers in the London Sky combines suspense and history with an emotional storyline and a sweet romance.
Book Blurb
As the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940, Aleida van der Zee Martens escapes to London to wait out the Occupation. Separated from her three-year-old son, Theo, in the process, the young widow desperately searches for her little boy even as she works for an agency responsible for evacuating children to the countryside.
When German bombs set London ablaze, BBC radio correspondent Hugh Collingwood reports on the Blitz, eager to boost morale while walking the fine line between truth and censorship. But the Germans are not the only ones Londoners have to fear as a series of murders flame up amid the ashes.
The deaths hit close to home for Hugh, and Aleida needs his help to locate her missing son. As they work together, they grow closer and closer, both to each other and the answers they seek. But with bombs falling and continued killings, they may be running out of time.
My Thoughts
I loved this book. The characters, the setting, the bits of history. From the beginning, I was hooked.
Hugh is a great hero, and I loved seeing his dedication to his work, even when his asthma tries to get the best of him. And I especially loved the gentle way he treats Aleida.
Aleida’s character arc is exceptional. I was completely invested in her search for little Theo. And I loved seeing her begin to heal from her first husband’s abuse.
I also liked the tidbits Sundin included about wartime London. She’s great at seamlessly weaving in details that give the reader more background without sounding like a school report.
Overall, Embers in the London Sky is a sweet historical romance with great characters and rich historical detail.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
