Título: Darkness Falls (The Resistance Sisters)
Autor: Rachel Wesson
Sinopse: Paris, 1940: As the German soldiers march down the Champs-Élysées, the Bélanger twins know there is no escape – their lives are about to change forever.
But while Sophie, a third-year medical student, works long days and nights saving casualties of war at the American hospital, and waits anxiously for news of her fiancé from the front line, her recently widowed twin, Adèle, is determined to enjoy her freedom. Nothing – not the bombs, the curfews or the Nazi officers sidling up to her in nightclubs – can stop her from indulging in the temptations of Parisian society as she accompanies their father to glamorous parties.
But rumours are flying through the streets of occupied Paris about their father’s murky business interests, and soon Sophie learns the shocking truth of what’s really happening to their Jewish friends and neighbours.
And then tragedy strikes: their beloved brother is arrested for his involvement in the resistance. Devastated and unable to save him, the family is torn apart – and the girls’ lives are changed forever.
Broken-hearted, the sisters must each find their own way to fight back. As they too are drawn to the resistance, will Sophie learn to break the rules – risking her own life to save as many innocent children as she can? And Adèle faces her toughest challenge yet when she’s recruited as a special agent for the British. Can she overcome her stubborn nature and use her charms to avenge her brother’s death?
One false step and the twins could lose everything they’re fighting for – and each other.
A heartbreaking page-turner based on real-life events, this is a devastating story of lives torn apart by war – and of finding the courage to do what is right, even at the darkest of times. Fans of Kate Quinn, Shari J. Ryan and Siobhan Curham will be captivated by this unforgettable historical novel.
Readers totally love Darkness Falls:
“Hands down the best book I’ve read all year… I found myself holding my breath... Please read this book… you won’t be sorry. I’m on to the next book in this series.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I enjoyed this powerful story so much! One family, so many emotions. It shows how some people shine with heroism through the war while others so easily succumb to darkness. I highly recommend this beautiful book and I look forward to reading the second one in the series.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Omg, I just loved this book, could not put it down. The storyline is great – you get so involved with the characters you could be there. On to the next one!” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“An excellent, well written and researched read; heartwrenching and suspenseful.” Sandy’s Book Talk, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Great storyline that has so many twists, turns and heartbreaks. Leaves you wanting more. Glad there's a second book." Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“With a lot of research and beautifully written Rachel Wesson has given us a book hard to put down once you start reading it… making you long for the next book in the series.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I highly recommend this beautiful book and I look forward to reading the second one in the series.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Deserves more than five stars!!!” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Awesome book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“An emotional and excellent read… The author has captured this horrific era extremely well and has included many actual events, places and people. The atrocities which occurred during this horrendous time brought on tears and many other emotions.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fantastic read… This is a wonderful book which I didn’t want to put down or to end.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Darkness Falls (The Resistance Sisters)”, de Rachel Wesson, publicado pela editora Storm Publishing, em 2023 e com 452 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Storm Publishing
Páginas: 452
Ano: 2023
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 1805081292
ISBN13: 9781805081296
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Storm Publishing costumam mergulhar o leitor em tramas de mistério e suspense que equilibram tensão e reviravoltas inesperadas. Muitas histórias se passam em ambientes fechados ou pequenos grupos, como festas isoladas ou comunidades suburbanas, onde segredos pessoais e relações complexas alimentam o enredo. O ritmo varia entre narrativas mais densas e psicológicas e outras com um tom mais leve e até humorístico, especialmente em mistérios no estilo cozy. O catálogo apresenta desde thrillers psicológicos com jogos de gato e rato até romances com conflitos emocionais profundos, incluindo também histórias ambientadas em épocas vitorianas e contemporâneas. Essa diversidade sugere um interesse editorial em explorar tanto o suspense clássico quanto abordagens mais modernas e íntimas.
