In the light of the sun

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

Title:

In the light of the sun

Author:

Angela Shupe

Publisher:

Waterbrook

https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/

Date:

October 7, 2025

Format:

Paperback

Length:

384 pages

Overview:

In the light of the sun is based on true events occurring in the 1940’s. Sisters Caramina and Rosa are talented singers; Rosa already an opera singer and Caramina with dreams to become one. But when war breaks out, Caramina’s family is forced to take refuge in the jungles of the Philippines. How will her dreams come true of performing come true? Yet in their fleeing, she begins to understand the true power of music.

In Florence, Italy, Rosa’s debut is to take place but at the same time, Mussolini’s grip on Italy tightens! Rosa is drawn into the underground resistance and everywhere she turns it seems there is deception and no truth. Always a performer of opera, she now finds that her acting skills are put to use in other ways, to protect those she loves.

Rating:

4 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Fans of historical fiction

Christian impact:

Strong subjects in this book are sisterhood, hope and the amazing power of music.

Also includes:

-readers guide

-author’s note

-acknowledgments

-about the author

-about the type

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