My Thoughts on A Song in the Dark by Kimberley Woodhouse

 

About:

Her music captivates crowds. His mission exposes secrets. Their courage defies a dictator.

Against the simmering backdrop of impending war, blind virtuoso pianist Chaisley Frappier embarks on a concert tour through a rapidly changing Europe. When she learns that Hitler's regime of injustice is targeting other disabled people, Chaisley realizes she is in a prime position to help those who are threatened reach safety. But the Führer's growing fascination with the celebrated musician endangers her undercover mission and forces her to walk a tightrope between her fame and her calling.

When Rick Zimmerman receives his next assignment from the British Secret Intelligence Service, he is surprised to learn he'll be acting as the personal driver of a world-renowned pianist as she tours Europe. The role gives him the perfect cover to complete missions of sabotage and intelligence-gathering, but he soon suspects the brilliant, alluring pianist has secrets of her own. As Chaisley and Rick confront evil at every turn, it will take every bit of faith and courage they possess to triumph over hate--and survive.

My Thoughts:

This is the second story that brought both World Wars into a linking of time and place that I have read this year. This story deals with Chaisley Frappier a gifted piano player, who was blinded as a child. Our ML is Rick Zimmerman, of the British Secret Intelligence Service, who goes undercover acting as her driver.

Chaisley and her dearest friend Melanie want to do all they can to help those who are being targeted in Hitler's rule. The Jewish people and those with disabilities, the ones he deems unworthy. The challenges and atrocities that they face moves Chaisley and Melanie to do all that they can to help those in need, even at the cost of their own lives.

Rick picks up their fervor and is more determined than ever to help bring down this regime and protect the girls as much as he possibly can. Especially since Chaisley's talent puts her in the sights of Hitler himself. Her blindness, though, could lead her to her death.

I very much enjoyed reading about such courage and faith while dangerous mounting circumstances piled up against them. These characters did all they could even when they had no control of the outcome. They could only do their part and do it the best they could. Even blindness would not hold Chaisley back. Great story of standing up and doing the right thing no matter what. I also appreciated the author's notes and saw her heart poured into this story.

 

I was provided a copy of this novel by the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.