In the Light of the Sun: A Novel

Name: In the Light of the Sun: A Novel
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (94 reviews)
Author: Angela Shupe

by Angela Shupe

Historical Fiction Memoir

4.4 (94)

4.4 stars from 94 reviews

368 pages~6.1 hr readPublished by Crown Publishing Group, ThePublished 2025-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love historical fiction set in lesser-known corners of WWII. World War II rarely explores the Philippines or Italy's resistance movement, and this novel fills that gap with emotional depth.
You're moved by stories where music becomes survival. The sisters' bond through opera and singing isn't window dressing. it's the spine of the narrative.
You appreciate character-driven narratives over plot mechanics. This is about how two women endure and sacrifice, not just what happens to them.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a fast-paced thriller. This is contemplative and intimate, even when danger closes in.
You prefer standalone stories. The sisters' separation means their arcs are interwoven but fragmented across geography and time.
You shy away from wartime trauma and loss. Both sisters face genuine horror and betrayal. the book doesn't soften these moments.

About this book

In 1941, two sisters are separated by war and distance. In the Philippines, Caramina Grassi dreams of becoming an opera singer like her older sister, Rosa, but as conflict erupts, her world changes. Forced to flee to the jungle with her family, Caramina discovers that music becomes more than refuge—it fuels her courage and focus. Meanwhile in Florence, Rosa's opera debut arrives just as Mussolini's control over Italy intensifies. Drawn into la Resistenza, the underground resistance, Rosa navigates deception and must confront a devastating betrayal. She faces a choice about how far she will go to protect those she loves. Based on true events from World War II, this novel explores the bond between the sisters through music and love, set against the backdrop of wartime in the Philippines and Italy.

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Currently 4.4★ from 94 reviews

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