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When she is forced to flee to the non-occupied zone, her medical skills take her to the French camp of Rivesaltes, where she cares for the injured and unwell - until one day her luck runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile her twin, Adèle, has shed her socialite pretensions and completed her special agent training, and is poised to begin her first mission. Ready to set France ablaze, she parachutes into occupied territory and begins work drilling maquisards in guerrilla warfare, determined to thwart the Nazis at every turn - whatever the cost - and avenge the death of her beloved brother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon both sisters are fighting for their survival - unsure if they'll live to see each other again. Will the twins' secret be their undoing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn epic, awe-inspiring and heartbreaking story of courage against all the odds which will have you on the edge of your seat. Fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Alice Network\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker's Gift \u003c\/em\u003ewon't be able to put this captivating book down.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders are totally gripped by \u003cem\u003eLight Rises\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eAmazing. A truly inspiring story\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eI cried while I was reading it \u003c\/strong\u003efor all those brave people who fought to bring the war to an end.\" Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It was \u003cstrong\u003eas riveting as the first book\u003c\/strong\u003e as these sisters fight \u003cstrong\u003eagainst all odds, heartbreak and treachery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eRachel Wesson is\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eone of my favourite authors\u003c\/strong\u003e. I've read all of her books and loved them all but she really outdid herself with this series! The characters became so dear to me that \u003cstrong\u003emy heart was in my throat more than a few times while reading\u003c\/strong\u003e! If you like historical fiction, then \u003cstrong\u003ethis is a series that you will LOVE\u003c\/strong\u003e!\" Goodreads reviewer\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely loved\u003c\/strong\u003e these stories! I have read many WW2 books and I consider these two among the very best! The characters were \u003cstrong\u003eso real and wonderful\u003c\/strong\u003e, both books \u003cstrong\u003emade me laugh at times and cry \u003c\/strong\u003eat what these brave souls suffered from the invading military and their own country men and women.\" Goodreads reviewer\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The writing again was superb, the knowledge of the period and attention to detail superb... \u003cstrong\u003eAn amazing book\u003c\/strong\u003e to read and one \u003cstrong\u003enot to be missed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely emotional and an excellent read\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There was \u003cstrong\u003eso much I loved about this book\u003c\/strong\u003e. The storyline. The attention to historical accuracy. The authentic details. But most of all the characters and how from the first book through to this, the second, they deepened and developed into strong feminine protagonists... \u003cstrong\u003eI couldn't put this book down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 390\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.97 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779101294880,"sku":"9781805081326","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/61153f24c7cf7cd420745b2cdbe0de2d.webp?v=1780511648","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/light-rises-an-utterly-emotional-page-turning-ww2-historical-novel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}