I think this is my favourite book by Sarah Sundin!
Fabulous characters and a really enjoyable story! Really enjoyed this!

This read did pull on my heartstrings, such cruelty, and at a time when people are fleeing for their lives as the evil was spreading over Europe.

I really can't comprehend how Aledia moved on, but she gets a job in London trying to help children, and all the while she is looking for her son. She is put in the path of BBC radio correspondent Hugh, and there is some sweet romance here.

We don't only have bombings going on, but sadly murders, and while ducking the bombs, you never know if your safe.

Sarah Sundin gives us a in-debth look at London during this time, along with visits to the countryside, and what is happening with the children that are being sent there for their safety.

This is a real page turner for answers and I kept changing my mind as to was committing the murders, and in the end I was wrong!

Now I can't wait for the next book in this series!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.

I love Sarah's novels, but this one was even better than my favorites from the past! Set amid World War 2, this book begins in Denmark and moves to England, both London and the countryside. It's early WW2, before and during the Battle of Britain, and revolves heavily around child evacuees and the politicization of that movement. There's a little bit of romance, but largely two separate yet intertwined mysteries that must be solved...and the ending will surprise you!

I have read almost everything that Sarah Sundin has written. Her newest book is a bit different from her other offerings, but still every bit as intriguing.

Aleida is planning her escape with her son, Theo, from her abusive husband Sebastiaan. When Sebastiaan comes home early and tells Aleida to pack, they are leaving the Netherlands, Aleida feels she has lost her opportunity to escape him. On the trip to the coast where they will be picked up by boat and transported to Great Britain, Sebastiaan steals Theo from Aleida and gives him to a couple to take on ahead to London without finding out who they were or where they lived. While Aleida is trying to find out where Theo was, a German air attack passes over where they were and their strafing bullets hit Sebastiaan and kill him.

Now Aleida has to make her way to London on her own, but when she checks the back of the car, she finds a suitcase full of gold which will provide her a way to get to London. Once in London, she begins searching for her son. As she works for the Ministry of Health, she begins compiling lists of children who have been evacuated from London to the countryside, in hopes that she will find her beloved Theo. Her supervisor is not enamored with her desire to compile the lists of children who have been evacuated and the people who are billeting the children.

In addition to working for the Ministry of Health, she is also an air raid warden for her neighborhood, making sure blackout conditions are kept and everyone gets to shelters in a timely fashion during air raids. It is in carrying out these duties that she meets Hugh Collingswood. He supports her search for Theo and even helps her out in her quest, at the same time on a quest of his own to find out who murdered his uncle.

There is mystery and intrigue worked into this novel, and it's got murder and mayhem as well. There are characters the reader will love and empathize with, and there are characters the reader will love to hate because of their actions and attitudes. Sarah hones and improves her craft with every book she writes. This book is no exception to that assumption. It is hard to put down and easy to lose sleep over.

Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and an Oli the Elephant stuffed toy.

So far this may be my favorite book by Sarah Sundin!
Wonderful characters and an excellent plot.
I cried when I found out what Aleida's husband did! I wanted to strangle him myself!
I'm not finished yet but wanted to write my thoughts before I forget them.
I loved Theo! He was such a sweetheart! It wasn't his fault he's the way he is.
Sundin is wonderful in this genre. I always enjoy what she writes. This novel is very engaging.
I already know I'm giving this novel 5 stars for the wonderful flawless characters Hugh and Aleida are.
I liked Hugh's occupation. It made for an interesting but dangerous job. I was sad for him at first but grew to love him as time went on.

Any time Sarah Sundin writes a new book, I know it's going to be good; she is a master of her craft with her historical knowledge and detailed characterization. Her newest work did not disappoint! Embers in the London Sky now has a firm place as one of my favorite WWII novels.

Hugh and Aleida are both delightful characters: earnest, imperfect people who learn to rely on God through their struggles as they try to do the right thing. Their intertwined stories are both encouraging and exciting. I appreciated Sundin's thoughtful treatment of a survivor of abuse and a refugee; there are, in my opinion, too few Christian authors who allow for a survivor of abuse to go free of an abusive husband without fixing him, and who allow for the survivor to be more than a victim in need of rescuing. Aleida is a fully-fledged woman who has flaws and also has incredible strength & poise.

As a mom, this book was heart-breaking to read, both because of the plight of refugee children and those London children sent to the country to escape bombing. I also was not expecting the book to become a murder mystery. The way Sundin wrapped up all of these plot lines was satisfactory and masterful.

This is definitely a five-star read.

Thank you to Revell for the free eARC via NetGalley, which I received in exchange for an honest review. I will also post this review on Goodreads and Amazon 30 days prior to the book's publication.

Aleida van der Zee Martens’ son was born with a deformed right hand. Her abusive husband gives him away to an English couple during their rush to escape The Netherlands when the Germans invade. He is killed by a strafing plane. Aleida searches England for him with aid from BBC broadcaster Hugh Collingwood. Hugh is charming, but Aleida wants nothing to do with charming men.
After the trauma of her marriage, Aleida’s brittle attitude is understandable, but it also makes her unlikable at times. Hugh has his own family history, but remains affable and, yes, charming. Some of the best scenes are with his “devil” cat Lennox which he rescued from being thrown into the Thames.
The story centers around the evacuation of children from the cities during the Blitz, but mystery is involved when people close to Hugh and Aleida keep turning up dead.

A beautiful and touching story of determination and courage in the midst of one of the bleakest times in recent history. Fans of Sarah Sundin's previous novels will have much to love in "Embers in the London Sky" and new converts will be enticed to read other works immediately upon reaching the last page of this story.

The London blitz and evacuation of children during World War II has always fascinated me, but this novel shines a light on the stark reality that not all children were as lucky as the Pevensie children in being placed in a country manor complete with a magical wardrobe. Many were mistreated or, at the very least, unloved in a time when the children needed it most.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review!

So excited for this new upcoming beautiful upcoming historical novel. I started getting into these novels after my late father sharing his love of history and memories of war. I find these to be so interesting, moving, and deeply rich in storyline. I cannot wait to acquire this title and share my full review and thoughts upon completion. I’m very honored to read this one as well as share it with our readers.