Book by: Sarah Sundin
The latest novel by Sarah Sundin is a murder mystery that takes place during the Blitz in 1940-41.
Aleida Van der Zee Martens escapes the Netherlands to England to avoid Nazi occupation – but to escape an abusive marriage. Tragically, she is separated from her 3 year old son and searches for him in England.
The story is engaging as Aleida searches for her son and as BBC radio personality Hugh Collingwood reports from the ground, eventually getting caught up in Aleida’s plight. Aleida’s character struggles with OCD and Hugh is asthmatic. They are both characters readers can like and relate to. The cast that supports their journey varies from the humorous to the detestable.
I liked the twist on the WW2 story. It wasn’t about finding a solution to a problem that would change the outcome of the war, but rather the focus was on solving four murders in London. At first glance, these cases don’t have anything to do with the other. And, it’s not obvious who is behind the murders.
There’s a sweet romance, but it doesn’t take precedence which is also refreshing.
And readers will come away with a new appreciation for refugees from war-torn countries.
If you enjoy an Agatha Christie-type story, you’ll enjoy Embers in the London Sky.
I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.