Munich 1938
This gripping story set during the rise of the Nazi Party and the Jewish persecution is told through the eyes of Evelyn Brand, an American foreign correspondent, who struggles to make a name in her male dominated field. Throughout her stay in Germany, the bureau chief at the American News Service she works for heavily edits her correspondence in order to smooth her words and not offend the host country. Doing benign interviews with college students Evelyn meets Peter Lang, a PhD candidate and together try to expose the oppression they observe but in doing so they attract unwanted attention, pulling them deeper in danger as the world marches toward war.
Ms. Sundin has penned an enjoyable historical romance/fiction story. Although the leading lady tries to prove herself in a male dominated industry, the struggles she faces do not take over the story, but just enough for us to know how hard a time she is having. Evelyn is a charming character with a big-mouth she does not shy away from topics that could have gotten on the wrong side of the Nazis along with everyone around her. Discretion should have been learned early on....but no...and then came Peter Lang, a man who became entwined in the adventure and danger.
1938 was a momentous year: Germany’s annexation of Austria, the Munich Conference and Kristallnacht are some of the important events reported by Evelyn...of course heavily edited. On the other side no one can dissuade Evelyn to change course: she is more creative in seeking angles and sources which lead to some interesting opportunities. But she needed to be careful, the German government had the right to expel foreign correspondents ...or make their life very hard....
In “When Twilight Breaks” we have interesting details that immerse us into an experience hard to belief it ever happened. The account is suspenseful and well said: not too graphic but enough visual effect to shock us. The characters main and secondary are interesting and well-rounded even the evil Nazis.
Being a Christian Publishing House, Revell’s books have a fair amount of prayers and Bible verses. This book has its share. But what stands out is the history, the drama, the action and the tender romance between Peter and Evelyn. Yes all ends well for the two lovebirds...Amen.
I received this ARC from the Publisher Revell via the First Reviewer Program for my thoughts this is the way I see it
Ms. Sundin has penned an enjoyable historical romance/fiction story. Although the leading lady tries to prove herself in a male dominated industry, the struggles she faces do not take over the story, but just enough for us to know how hard a time she is having. Evelyn is a charming character with a big-mouth she does not shy away from topics that could have gotten on the wrong side of the Nazis along with everyone around her. Discretion should have been learned early on....but no...and then came Peter Lang, a man who became entwined in the adventure and danger.
1938 was a momentous year: Germany’s annexation of Austria, the Munich Conference and Kristallnacht are some of the important events reported by Evelyn...of course heavily edited. On the other side no one can dissuade Evelyn to change course: she is more creative in seeking angles and sources which lead to some interesting opportunities. But she needed to be careful, the German government had the right to expel foreign correspondents ...or make their life very hard....
In “When Twilight Breaks” we have interesting details that immerse us into an experience hard to belief it ever happened. The account is suspenseful and well said: not too graphic but enough visual effect to shock us. The characters main and secondary are interesting and well-rounded even the evil Nazis.
Being a Christian Publishing House, Revell’s books have a fair amount of prayers and Bible verses. This book has its share. But what stands out is the history, the drama, the action and the tender romance between Peter and Evelyn. Yes all ends well for the two lovebirds...Amen.
I received this ARC from the Publisher Revell via the First Reviewer Program for my thoughts this is the way I see it
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