"The Sound of Light," by Sarah Sundin

 "The Sound of Light," by Sarah Sundin

Copenhagen, 1940

When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden. American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research--her life's dream--and makes the dangerous decision to print resistance newspapers.

As Else hears rumors of the movement's legendary Havmand--the merman--she also becomes intrigued by the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse. Henrik makes every effort to conceal his noble upbringing, but he is torn between the façade he must maintain and the woman he is beginning to fall in love with.

When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence.

I have to say I really enjoyed this book.  Mainly because I learned something new.  I knew nothing about the role Denmark played in World War 2, and reading a book and learning something new is a win for me.

Hemming and Else were perfect lead characters and totally believable.  I really liked how the author got them to fall in love with one another.  The story had plenty of action and intrigue.  You are sitting on the edge of your seat a couple of times hoping the worst wasn't going to happen.

I liked how the author incorporated one of Denmark biggest tourist attractions The Little Mermaid, having Hemming as an expert rower and him being named Havmand.  All in all a very interesting book, especially if you enjoy stories set in World War 2 and Scandinavia.

Stars out of 5 : 4.5  It did take me a couple of chapters to get everything "organized" in my brain, but once that happened I didn't want to put the book down.  A really interesting read and well worth either buying or borrowing from you Library.

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