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A Light in the Darkness: During WWII, a French Nurse and a German man Fight for Love Beyond Borders
On a beautiful autumn day, in a small Swiss Café, a French nurse and a German engineer fall in love with one another right before WWII. Francine captivates Hans with the intelligent way she expresses her thoughts and with her independent nature. And Hans couldn’t be more perfect for her with his attentive, caring and assertive personality. But just like the turning autumn leaves, everything changes with the outbreak of the war—and the distance between them grew into immeasurable proportions. However, fate finds a way to reunite them again, in the most unexpected place. Their journey through love, pain, suffering and adventure would change them forever, as they relentlessly try to hold on to hope, and as they survive and search for a way out, for a light in the darkness.
- GenresWorld War IIWar
443 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 16, 2014
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About the author
Regina Santos
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Welcome everyone! As you already know, my name is Regina Santos and A Light in the Darkness is my first novel published. I was very young when I discovered my passion for writing. In elementary school, I had already won a few writing contests with some of my poems. In middle schooI, one of my short essays about the Beatles, granted me a membership to a literature club at my hometown. However, it wasn't until I reached my early 30's that I finally decided to put some time aside to follow one of my dreams to become a book writer. That meant a lot of commitment, long nights staying awake. But I can guarantee you it was all worth it!
I am originally from Brazil and moved to the United States when I was 17 years old. It has been a great journey, not short of adventure, surprises, fun moments and sad moments. However, as I struggled to survive through all the unexpected changes in my life and to find my place in the world I had to learn how to be strong everyday. I had to keep on moving no matter how hard things got. Moreover, I realized I had to reach deep inside my soul and reconnect to my true self in order to be able to move forward and cope. Writing has saved me in so many ways and it continues to do so. And as my journey through life is far from being over and the opportunities for inner growth and changes never stop coming, I continue to write, sharing some of my dreams, aspirations and emotions with all of you who can relate to my personal story or the characters in my books. I do hope A Light in the Darkness will be able to inspire you to follow your dreams. So that you can find your own light to guide you through those dark moments of your life. It is never too late to start over again!
Welcome everyone! As you already know, my name is Regina Santos and A Light in the Darkness is my first novel published. I was very young when I discovered my passion for writing. In elementary school, I had already won a few writing contests with some of my poems. In middle schooI, one of my short essays about the Beatles, granted me a membership to a literature club at my hometown. However, it wasn't until I reached my early 30's that I finally decided to put some time aside to follow one of my dreams to become a book writer. That meant a lot of commitment, long nights staying awake. But I can guarantee you it was all worth it!
I am originally from Brazil and moved to the United States when I was 17 years old. It has been a great journey, not short of adventure, surprises, fun moments and sad moments. However, as I struggled to survive through all the unexpected changes in my life and to find my place in the world I had to learn how to be strong everyday. I had to keep on moving no matter how hard things got. Moreover, I realized I had to reach deep inside my soul and reconnect to my true self in order to be able to move forward and cope. Writing has saved me in so many ways and it continues to do so. And as my journey through life is far from being over and the opportunities for inner growth and changes never stop coming, I continue to write, sharing some of my dreams, aspirations and emotions with all of you who can relate to my personal story or the characters in my books. I do hope A Light in the Darkness will be able to inspire you to follow your dreams. So that you can find your own light to guide you through those dark moments of your life. It is never too late to start over again!
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April 27, 2015I should get a reward for finishing this book... dreadful!!
October 14, 2022
DNF
I tried reading years ago. I didn’t remember it a tried picking it up again.
It’s awful.
The speech is very stiff, the descriptions are dull. You get no feelings for any of the characters.
Truly very disappointing.
I tried reading years ago. I didn’t remember it a tried picking it up again.
It’s awful.
The speech is very stiff, the descriptions are dull. You get no feelings for any of the characters.
Truly very disappointing.
October 31, 2014
This had a romantic story line but nothing else except a lot of explanation of thoughts and emotions, TELLING the reader what to think, not SHOWING anything, very amateurish. There were TONS of grammatical errors, improbable and unrealistic but convenient scenarios, flat characters, NO historical details even with the WWII setting. Now, I really don't know why I read it or even finished it... I must be the perennial optimist. sorry if it sounds like I'm bashing; I'm just being honest.
July 20, 2014
Great read
Great read
enjoyed how the story has its twists and turns to keep you engaged. I always find it interesting what happened to people's lives during the holocaust.
Great read
enjoyed how the story has its twists and turns to keep you engaged. I always find it interesting what happened to people's lives during the holocaust.
December 31, 2014
Good story, poor translation/editing
I enjoyed the story but the editor or translator, whichever the case may be, did a very poor job. Wrong word usage and wrong tense application was distracting.
I enjoyed the story but the editor or translator, whichever the case may be, did a very poor job. Wrong word usage and wrong tense application was distracting.
September 14, 2014
Didn't care for. Somewhat sophomoric.
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