When the Light Still Shone: heart-wrenching World War 2 Fiction
About this ebook
She thought the truth was lost forever. Then an unexpected letter reveals a startling story.
1943. Peggy Ellis’s quiet life in the village pub is about to be shattered. New American airmen are arriving at the nearby base every day, and the skies are filled with thunder as ever increasing numbers of bombers roar overhead. But when local resentments at the so-called ‘friendly invasion’ erupt into violence, Peggy finds herself in the company of American gunner Zack Eldon.
1995. In a fading photo, Georgia discovers her grandmother's greatest secret: Nana was in love with an American airman during the war. And when Georgia begins to delve further into the past, she is astonished by a family history she has never suspected.
As long held secrets come slowly to light, Georgia finds herself questioning the choices she has made in her own life. Drawn back to her grandmother’s village, she takes a job in the pub where destinies intertwined decades before. There, among heirloom recipes and a long forgotten history, she learns that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
An unforgettable and heart-wrenching dual timeline novel, When the Light Still Shone is perfect for fans of Julia Kelly's The Light over London and Kristin Harmel's The House on Rue Amelie.
Order now to take a step back in time.
About the author
Samantha Grosser is a very British author who doesn’t function without tea. Having spent many years teaching English in Asia and Australia, she has made a permanent home in Sydney, Australia, where she now lives with her husband, son, and a very small dog called Livvy. When she isn’t writing or reading (which isn’t often) you can find her either doing yoga, going for long walks, or watching old movies.
