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In the Cover of Night
In the summer of 1939, Olivia Grant, a young woman grappling with loneliness and dissatisfaction in her life, embarks on a trip with her parents to Campobello Island at the personal invitation of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Initially feeling out of place and disconnected from her surroundings, Olivia struggles with her sense of isolation and uncertainty until she meets Thomas, a kind-hearted, hardworking employee at the Roosevelt estate.
Over the following weeks, Olivia and Thomas’s relationship grows from one of simple acquaintance to a deep and tender love. As they spend time together on the island, Olivia begins to find a sense of belonging and joy that had been missing from her life. Thomas, with his quiet strength and genuine affection, brings a spark to Olivia’s world, showing her the possibility of love and connection she had longed for but never found.
As the season comes to an end, Olivia’s world is irrevocably changed when, shortly after the family departs, World War II erupts across Europe. Her budding romance with Thomas is left behind, and she finds herself called into service in a different way. The United States’ entry into the war leads to Olivia’s recruitment by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a secretive intelligence agency tasked with fighting the Axis powers.
Sent to Paris, Olivia is plunged into the heart of Nazi-occupied France, where she must navigate the dangerous world of espionage. As a spy, she must make difficult decisions, keep her true identity hidden, and try to maintain a sense of humanity in a world ravaged by war. Throughout her mission, memories of her time with Thomas on Campobello Island linger, offering both a sense of hope and a painful reminder of a love interrupted by the harsh realities of war.
In a time of uncertainty, Olivia’s courage, resilience, and love for Thomas provide her with the strength to endure the complexities of wartime espionage and the emotional struggle of longing for a lost connection. Will the war end before she is forced to face the choices she’s made, or will the ghosts of the past continue to haunt her? “In “The Cover Of Night” weaves together romance, suspense, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Over the following weeks, Olivia and Thomas’s relationship grows from one of simple acquaintance to a deep and tender love. As they spend time together on the island, Olivia begins to find a sense of belonging and joy that had been missing from her life. Thomas, with his quiet strength and genuine affection, brings a spark to Olivia’s world, showing her the possibility of love and connection she had longed for but never found.
As the season comes to an end, Olivia’s world is irrevocably changed when, shortly after the family departs, World War II erupts across Europe. Her budding romance with Thomas is left behind, and she finds herself called into service in a different way. The United States’ entry into the war leads to Olivia’s recruitment by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a secretive intelligence agency tasked with fighting the Axis powers.
Sent to Paris, Olivia is plunged into the heart of Nazi-occupied France, where she must navigate the dangerous world of espionage. As a spy, she must make difficult decisions, keep her true identity hidden, and try to maintain a sense of humanity in a world ravaged by war. Throughout her mission, memories of her time with Thomas on Campobello Island linger, offering both a sense of hope and a painful reminder of a love interrupted by the harsh realities of war.
In a time of uncertainty, Olivia’s courage, resilience, and love for Thomas provide her with the strength to endure the complexities of wartime espionage and the emotional struggle of longing for a lost connection. Will the war end before she is forced to face the choices she’s made, or will the ghosts of the past continue to haunt her? “In “The Cover Of Night” weaves together romance, suspense, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming challenges.
206 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2025
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