Light Rises: An utterly emotional, page-turning WW2 historical novel

Written by Rachel Wesson

Narrated by Harrie Dobby

France, 1942: With Europe struggling under German occupation, Sophie Bélanger, grieving the deaths of her brother, fiancé and friends, is no longer prepared to stand on the sidelines.

 

Risking everything, she becomes increasingly involved in helping to save those on the run – even though that means persuading Jewish parents to hand over their children, in the desperate hope of saving their lives. 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.

Meanwhile her twin, Adèle, has shed her socialite pretensions, 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.

 

Soon both sisters are fighting for their survival – unsure if they’ll live to see each other again. Will the twins’ secret be their undoing?

 

An epic, awe-inspiring and heartbreaking story of courage against all the odds which will have you on the edge of your seat. Fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and The Dressmaker’s Gift won’t be able to put this captivating book down.

 

Readers are totally gripped by Light Rises:

 

“Amazing. A truly inspiring story... I cried while I was reading it for all those brave people who fought to bring the war to an end.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“It was as riveting as the first book as these sisters fight against all odds, heartbreak and treachery.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“Rachel Wesson is one of my favourite authors. 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 my heart was in my throat more than a few times while reading! If you like historical fiction, then this is a series that you will LOVE!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“Absolutely loved these stories! I have read many WW2 books and I consider these two among the very best! The characters were so real and wonderful, both books made me laugh at times and cry at what these brave souls suffered from the invading military and their own country men and women.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“The writing again was superb, the knowledge of the period and attention to detail superb… An amazing book to read and one not to be missed.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“Extremely emotional and an excellent read.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“There was so much I loved about this book. 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… I couldn't put this book down.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“Amazing… a brilliant, exceptional book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“This is the best series that I’ve read all year. I was blown away... I can’t wait to start another of her books. They are thrillers!! A Must Read!!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“This was such a powerful read! I enjoyed every second of it. Wesson is an exc

• Language: English
• Publisher: Storm Publishing
• Release date: Aug 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9781805081302

Rachel Wesson

"Rachel Wesson is a USA Today bestselling author with a remarkable talent for seamlessly weaving history into captivating stories. Born in Kilkenny, Ireland, Rachel spent most of her childhood in Dublin, where she developed a deep love for reading and history. Despite being an annoyance to her family with her incessant questioning, it was her grandmother who suggested she write down her stories to share with others. After a few years in banking in London, Rachel returned to her love of writing and began her career as an author. Rachel's talent for combining her love of history with a good story has resulted in several bestselling series, including her latest work based on the French resistance in WWII. With her unique blend of historical accuracy and engaging storytelling, Rachel has garnered a loyal fan base and her readers can't get enough of her vivid characters and compelling plots. Rachel now resides in Surrey with her husband and their three children. When not writing, Rachel can be found spending quality time with her family, traveling regularly to Ireland, or watching films for research purposes. Her passion for history and storytelling is evident in everything she does, and her readers can't wait to see what she has in store next."