Light Rises - Wesson, Rachel
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1942: As Nazi occupation tightens its grip on France, one woman's courage and compassion lights the way in the darkest of times... Once a bright medical student with a promising future, Sophie Bélanger now finds herself risking everything to save innocent children from deportation. When her courageous efforts attract the attention of the Gestapo, she is mistaken for her twin sister - a notorious resistance fighter - arrested and sent to Auschwitz. There Sophie must summon unimaginable strength to survive the camp's brutality and to put her training and her compassion for others to good use.…mehr

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1942: As Nazi occupation tightens its grip on France, one woman's courage and compassion lights the way in the darkest of times... Once a bright medical student with a promising future, Sophie Bélanger now finds herself risking everything to save innocent children from deportation. When her courageous efforts attract the attention of the Gestapo, she is mistaken for her twin sister - a notorious resistance fighter - arrested and sent to Auschwitz. There Sophie must summon unimaginable strength to survive the camp's brutality and to put her training and her compassion for others to good use. Despite unthinkable odds, Sophie clings to hope - for the innocent lives she strives to protect, for news of her missing sister. Will they live to see each other again? Will she ever reclaim the future that was stolen from her? Based on true events and real-life heroes, this incredible story of courage, sacrifice and resilience will stay with you long after the last page. A must-read for fans of The Nightingale and The Alice Network.
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Rachel Wesson is a USA Today bestselling author with a remarkable talent for seamlessly weaving history into captivating stories. Born in Kilkenny, Ireland, Rachel spent most of her childhood in Dublin, where she developed a deep love for reading and history. Despite being an annoyance to her family with her incessant questioning, it was her grandmother who suggested she write down her stories to share with others. After a few years in banking in London, Rachel returned to her love of writing and began her career as an author. Rachel's talent for combining her love of history with a good story has resulted in several bestselling series, including her latest work based on the French resistance in WWII. With her unique blend of historical accuracy and engaging storytelling, Rachel has garnered a loyal fan base and her readers can't get enough of her vivid characters and compelling plots. Rachel now resides in Surrey with her husband and their three children. When not writing, Rachel can be found spending quality time with her family, traveling regularly to Ireland, or watching films for research purposes. Her passion for history and storytelling is evident in everything she does, and her readers can't wait to see what she has in store next.