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Against the simmering backdrop of the impending WWII, blind virtuoso pianist Chaisley Frappier embarks on a concert tour through a rapidly changing Europe despite the dangers. When she learns that Hitler’s escalating 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’s surprised to learn he’ll be acting as the personal driver of a world-renowned pianist as she traverses Europe. The role gives him the perfect cover to complete side 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.

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I wasn’t sure about reading this book, as any WWII/Nazi books are hard to read, but it’s been a while since I’ve read a novel in this time period, so I wanted to give it a try. It’s also my first Kimberley Woodhouse novel.

I loved the premise of this book–blind pianist and a British spy helping the “unworthy” in Nazi Germany. A hard topic, but one worth remembering and studying. In addition to the FMC and MMC, three side characters help in the mission, spreading a wide network through several countries over a several month time period.

I wanted to love this book, but I didn’t connect with it. Most of the story is written through reflections and explanations (versus seeing things happen). I can see how that would make it easier to write about such atrocities (not having to describe them), but it also kept me from really experiencing the emotional turmoil with the characters.

If you’re like me and you steer away from war-centered books because of the extreme emotional responses (especially the hard scenes), this could be a good book for you–it doesn’t shy away from the horrors of WWII, but it doesn’t dive deep into them either, allowing an emotional buffer.

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For a WWII spy romance with a little more action, check out The Songbird and the Spy.
For more historical romance novels, also consider author J’nell Ciesielski.