From Sand and Ash
Amazon Publishing · Paperback · December 1, 2016
Italy, 1943—Germany occupies much of the country, placing the Jewish population in grave danger during World War II.
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- Who it’s for
- A faith-and-history mix with enough romance to keep the pages moving.
- Genres
- World War II & Holocaust, Jewish Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Published
- Amazon Publishing, December 1, 2016
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Italy, 1943—Germany occupies much of the country, placing the Jewish population in grave danger during World War II. As children, Eva Rosselli and Angelo Bianco were raised like family but divided by circumstance and religion. As the years go by, the two find themselves falling in love. But the church calls to Angelo and, despite his deep feelings for Eva, he chooses the priesthood.
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Now, more than a decade later, Angelo is a Catholic priest and Eva is a woman with nowhere to turn. With the Gestapo closing in, Angelo hides Eva within the walls of a convent, where Eva discovers she is just one of many Jews being sheltered by the Catholic Church. But Eva can’t quietly hide, waiting for deliverance, while Angelo risks everything to keep her safe. With the world at war and so many in need, Angelo and Eva face trial after trial, choice after agonizing choice, until fate and fortune finally collide, leaving them with the most difficult decision of all.
What Lands Here
A faith-and-history mix with enough romance to keep the pages moving.
Come here for
- Amy Harmon’s blend of faith, history, and romance
- A cross-category read with YA and book-club pull
Expect
- Historical texture first
- Emotional stakes over easy answers
Where it sits
| World War II & Holocaust | 100% |
|---|---|
| Jewish Fiction | 64% |
| Literary Fiction | 25% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Literary Fiction
- Jewish Fiction
- Cultural Heritage Fiction
- Authors
- Amy Harmon
- Publisher
- Amazon Publishing
- Published
- December 1, 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Literary Fiction