When Twilight Breaks: Review

2/25/2021

I'm giving away one paperback copy of this book as the first of
Three Spring Giveaways.
More info below the review.

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Evelyn Brand is an American foreign correspondent as determined to prove her worth in a male-dominated profession as she is to expose the growing tyranny in Nazi Germany. To do so, she must walk a thin line. If she offends the government, she could be expelled from the country--or worse. If she fails to truthfully report on major stories, she'll never be able to give a voice to the oppressed--and wake up the folks back home.

In another part of the city, American graduate student Peter Lang is working on his PhD in German. Disillusioned with the chaos in the world due to the Great Depression, he is impressed with the prosperity and order of German society. But when the brutality of the regime hits close, he discovers a far better way to use his contacts within the Nazi party--to feed information to the shrewd reporter he can't get off his mind.

I am a Huge Fan of WW2 Fiction and Non-Fiction.

And I've enjoyed every book I've read by Sarah Sundin in this genre. That's more than a dozen novels!

Just when I thought Sarah Sundin couldn’t get any better, then came When Twilight Breaks.

Munich, 1938.

A time and place I’d never wish to visit without a guaranteed escape route. I daresay no one who lived through the time period would want to go back either. And yet, this history should never be forgotten. When Twilight Breaks takes us there with meticulous accuracy and intriguing dramatic style.

Evelyn Brand and Peter Lang were so relatable. I could not put their story down! When an author can take such a well-known timeline and historical facts reported to the nth degree and still invest me in the characters and their plight, then I call that a winner.

Full of plot twists and turns, a dangerous and intense setting, and the classic themes of hope, courage, and faith--When Twilight Breaks is a WW2 reader’s delight.

I am giving away one paperback copy of When Twilight Breaks.
The giveaway begins March 10, 2021 and ends March 18, 2021 at midnight EST.
Enter to Win Below.

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* The winner will be chosen in a random selection from all entries.
** Winners outside the U.S. will receive a digital book.

42 Comments

Ellen Feibel

3/10/2021 06:56:41 pm

This is such a generous giveaway for a book that looks amazing and now is more intriguing to me after your review!

Amy Grochowsi

3/10/2021 07:04:21 pm

Hi Ellen,

It is always a pleasure to share a great book. :) Best wishes in the giveaway!

Amy G.

Teresa Kerr

3/10/2021 07:42:27 pm

Sound like a great book!

3/10/2021 07:49:15 pm

If you enjoy WW2 fiction, I don't think you'll be disappointed. :)

Samantha Simpson

3/10/2021 08:11:28 pm

Hello! Thanks for the opportunity for the giveaway! It would be different from my usual genres, but I'm always interested in reading new things.

Amy Grochowski

3/10/2021 08:44:42 pm

Hi Samantha!
Thanks for stopping in. If you discover you love Sarah Sundin or WW2 fiction, I hope you let me know. 😊 This is certainly a good place to begin.

Terrie

3/10/2021 08:24:46 pm

growing up always heard history repeats itself. I am a baby boomer, would love to read. Excellent review thanks for the chance!

3/10/2021 08:47:11 pm

Hi Terrie!
Yes, I’ve heard that too. I certainly pray we never repeat Munich in 1938 though. Best wishes in then giveaway.

Alicia Haney

3/10/2021 08:45:17 pm

Hi, your book sounds like a Great read. I like to read different genres. Thank you for the chance. Have a Great rest of the week and stay safe.

3/10/2021 09:06:52 pm

Hi Alicia,

Always so nice to hear from you. I hope you get a chance to give Sarah's books a try. She has several wonderful series. And I've noticed some are seriously discounted as ebooks. I love them all!

Shannon Capelle

3/10/2021 08:51:23 pm

It seems very interesting the things that happened during that time! WW2 books are fascinating to me.

3/10/2021 09:09:09 pm

Hi Shannon,

I agree. The time period is fascinating for any history lover. Both of my grandfathers served in the Pacific. And my husband's paternal grandparents lived in Poland during the invasion. There is so much to learn!

Anne-Marie Webster

3/10/2021 09:24:11 pm

I love a good historical novel. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this giveaway.

3/10/2021 09:28:31 pm

Hi Anne-Marie!

We're kindred historical novel spirits! :) Best wishes in the giveaway.

Stephanie

3/10/2021 09:37:38 pm

Sounds very interesting!

Kristen

3/10/2021 09:38:35 pm

Hello. What a wonderful giveaway! Not my usual go-to genre, I'm a cozy-mystery gal, but I just finished reading The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel and couldn't put it down. I believe this book is going to be just as good as that one....and I might have to start expanding my go-to genres to include historical fictions!

3/10/2021 09:50:06 pm

Hi Kristen!
You’ve inspired me to put The Book of Lost Names on my to-be-read list. My favorite cozies are the historical ones. I do believe there’s enough mystery/suspense in this story to keep your interest, as well as the history. How fun to discover a new genre to love!

Kristen Cox

3/10/2021 11:49:28 pm

It was a very good book, right from the very beginning. You won't regret reading that one! I'm excited to see if I'm a winner (fingers crossed)...if not, I'll definitely be borrowing this one from the library! I love getting recommendations for books I wouldn't have otherwise known about, so thank you for making me aware : )

Amy Perrault

3/10/2021 11:22:53 pm

This is a sweet giveaway!! Love when you ladies share your books

3/11/2021 10:26:22 am

Hi Amy!
So lovely to 'see' you again. I know you love to read books set in your home country, Canada. Wondering if you've read No Ocean too Wide by Carrie Turansky. Here's a bit of the blurb, in case you wanst to check it out.

"Between the years of 1869 to 1939 more than 100,000 poor British children were sent across the ocean to Canada with the promise of a better life. Those who took them in to work as farm laborers or household servants were told they were orphans--but was that the truth?

Inspired by true events, this moving novel follows Laura as she seeks to reunite her family and her siblings who, in their darkest hours, must cling to the words from Isaiah: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God".

Jan Stetson

3/10/2021 11:50:32 pm

I really enjoy reading about WWII probably because both my father and my stepfather were in the Army during that time period with my stepfather being stationed in Hawaii when Pearl Harbor was bombed. My mother was also very involved with the USO and helped out wherever possible. I also have many other family members who were in the military during that time and had stories to tell. Thank you for this wonderful generous giveaway!

3/11/2021 10:29:25 am

Hi Jan!

Your family's involvement in WW2 sounds very interesting. I think you're right--these close connections are what make the genre so intriguing. How I wish I'd asked more questions of my grandparents when I had the chance! Best wishes in the giveaway.

Gurasees Sandhu link

3/11/2021 12:18:02 am

I love WW2 stories because world war 2 has always interested me. Since I was a kid, i wanted to know the secrets, why it happened, the leaders, who attacked first, who had the main power etc.

3/11/2021 10:31:28 am

Sounds like Sarah's book will be a great fit for you! Her research is meticulous. Best wishes in the giveaway!

Cristel

3/11/2021 12:25:08 am

After reading The Diary of Anne Frank while in 7th grade, I chose to do my first research project on the WWII era. I have always been fascinated by this era and the lessons from history that society still has not learned from.

This book sounds very interesting!

3/11/2021 10:37:05 am

Hi Cristel!

Yes, Anne Frank influenced so many of us! How soon through the generations those lessons seem to be forgotten. I do think this book is a wonderful reminder too. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope schoolkids will continue to be inspired by Anne's diaries too.

Donna Bachmann-Bonnell

3/11/2021 01:20:44 am

I am so fascinated by the people and the situations that some had to deal with. I often try to put myself in their situation and wonder what I would have done.

3/11/2021 10:49:53 am

Hi Donna!
Me too! I suppose we can't really know what we'd do, but it's a good exercise to contemplate the options. As my pastor likes to say, "You will likely do what you've already decided ahead of time. If you haven't made a choice beforehand, then you're more likely to make the wrong one in the heat of the moment." Seems wise to me!
Best wishes in the giveaway!

linda gawthrop

3/11/2021 05:32:34 am

I am interested in the WWII period because my Dad was a veteran of that war, and also it was a time the country managed to pull together and women began to emerge as a force in the economy.

3/11/2021 10:55:34 am

Hi Linda!

Thanks for sharing about your dad. The world really changed because of the war. I live in North Carolina and one of the biggest changes for our state was the huge impact to the economy due to all the military bases that sprung up along our coast and throughout the state. NC was traditionally very poor and the Great Depression had worsened things further. One Carolina boy in the Pentagon in charge of finding locations for military bases changed all of that. So much fascinating history!
Best wishes in the giveaway.

Denise

3/11/2021 10:51:51 am

Thanks for the chance to win! I enjoy historical fiction reads.

3/11/2021 11:01:05 am

Hi Denise!
Historical fiction is my favorite genre to read! Best wishes in the giveaway!

Megan

3/11/2021 08:29:35 pm

Thank you so much for the chance to win! I'm fascinated with this time period and all that those people sacrificed and went through during the war.

3/12/2021 11:19:15 am

Hi Megan,
They did sacrifice so much. The Greatest Generation is such a true description.

Caryl Kane

3/11/2021 09:57:51 pm

Hey Amy,

Sarah Sundin is one of my favorite authors. WWII era is so fascinating. Those who endured and protected others are so inspiring.

3/12/2021 11:21:16 am

Hi Caryl!
You can't go wrong with a book by Sarah Sundin! :) And I think she really hit those themes to inspire us with this one.

Vivian Furbay

3/12/2021 07:17:40 am

I like historical books and would like to rad this one. it sounds like an action packed story.

3/12/2021 11:22:48 am

Hi Vivian!
I think you'll love this one. Best wishes in the giveaway.

Melissa Andres

3/12/2021 05:50:04 pm

Oh My Goodness! I love WWII era books and Sarah Sundin is an absolute master at this time period!

3/13/2021 10:46:00 am

Hi Melissa!
Oh yes! Sarah Sundin really is a master at her craft. :)

Selma

3/14/2021 12:13:21 am

what a nice giveaway!

Jodi

3/15/2021 12:54:02 am

Sounds like a great read!

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