A Fire Sparkling
A Fire Sparkling by Julianne MacLean is a historical fiction novel published by Amazon Publishing on July 23, 2019. This 432-page book explores themes of love, loss, and courage during wartime, focusing on the intertwined lives of two women across generations. The story begins with Gillian Gibbons, who, after experiencing a betrayal, returns to her family home and discovers an old photograph of her grandmother with a Nazi officer, prompting her to delve into her family’s past.
As Gillian uncovers the truth behind the photograph, she embarks on a journey that reveals the complexities of her grandmother’s life during World War II. The narrative shifts back to 1939, where Vivian Hughes navigates love and loss amid the chaos of the impending war. This multigenerational saga examines family life and the impact of historical events on personal relationships, offering readers a poignant look at the struggles faced by women during this tumultuous period.
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An Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestseller.
From the USA Today bestselling author of A Curve in the Road comes a spellbinding novel about one woman’s love, loss, and courage during wartime.
After a crushing betrayal by the man she loves, Gillian Gibbons flees to her family home for a much-needed escape, but when she finds an old photograph of her grandmother in the arms of a Nazi officer, Gillian’s life gets even more complicated. Rattled by the discovery, Gillian attempts to unravel the truth behind the photos, setting her off on an epic journey through the past…
1939. England is on the brink of war as Vivian Hughes falls in love with a handsome British official, but when bombs begin to fall and Vivian’s happy life is destroyed in the blitz, she will do whatever it takes to protect those she loves…
As Gillian learns more about her grandmother’s past, the old photo begins to make more sense. But for every question answered, a new one takes its place. Faced with a truth that is not at all what she expected, Gillian attempts to shine a light not only on the mysteries of her family’s past but also on her own future.
This gorgeously written multigenerational saga is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful examination of one woman’s struggle to survive, perfect for fans of The Nightingale and Beneath a Scarlet Sky.
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