Half in Shadow, Gemma Liviero
Half in Shadow, Gemma Liviero
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Half in Shadow

Author: Gemma Liviero

Narrator: Sarah Naughton, Alex Wyndham

Unabridged: 12 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2022

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of In a Field of Blue comes an unforgettable novel about courage, love, and consequences at the dawn of World War I.1915. In German-occupied Belgium, a tragic loss forces Josephine Descharmes to navigate dangerous new territory. By day it’s compliance, serving German officers at the Hotel Métropole. By night it’s resistance, working with her brothers underground to help Allied soldiers and civilians cross the border into Holland. Both paths put her and her family at great risk.As Josephine struggles to keep her family safe, Arthur, a grief-stricken English soldier trapped behind enemy lines, finds purpose and hope with Josephine and her work. Meanwhile, Franz, a German officer remorseful for the casualties of war, offers her protection and opportunity. These two men from opposing sides will open her heart and test her loyalties.Amid the sorrows of war and threats of mortal danger and betrayal, Josephine must steer her own fate. In a country deprived of freedom, she will make an impossible choice—one that will forever impact the family she cherishes and the man she loves.

About Gemma Liviero

Gemma Liviero is the author of the historical novels In a Field of Blue, The Road Beyond Ruin, Broken Angels, and Pastel Orphans, which was a finalist for the 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. In addition to novel writing, her professional career includes copywriting, corporate writing, writing feature articles and editorials, and editing. She holds an advanced diploma of arts (writing) and has continued her studies in arts and other humanities. Gemma lives with her family in Queensland, Australia. Visit www.gemmaliviero.com for more information.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jude on December 11, 2021

The critical reviews are so wrong. This is amazing! This book is not just a novel, it's literature at its best. The writing is wonderful, the metaphors (which I always love in novels) so lovely, the characters so well fleshed out, the story line so true to life. I loved this book and couldn't put it......more

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom on March 11, 2022

An absolutely enjoyable book. Plenty of action; lots of twists and turns. It was very accurate historical fiction. When I lived in Europe for 10 years I was in Belgium and the places they talk about They were spot on. Strong characters – – great story.......more

Goodreads review by AJ on December 22, 2021

This book was interesting to learn about the German invasion and occupation of Belgium during WW1 and what it was like to live in Belgium during this time, which is why I generally enjoyed the book. The story was for the most part interesting enough to flush out this setting, but I felt that this st......more

Goodreads review by Ann on May 25, 2022

If you want a well-done novel set during World War I or II, I highly recommend Gemma Liviero. This book tells the story of a young Belgian woman during World War I (Belgium is an interesting setting since most WWI novels are set in France). Through our heroine’s eyes, we see and feel the terror and......more

Goodreads review by Rich on January 15, 2022

This was the first book I have read by this author. I will say this author has some talent but I could never get into the story . It just felt to remote or detached in the style it was written.I will say maybe give it a spin if you are light on reading material but it was just not for me.......more

Quotes

“…Skillfully and movingly rendered. Readers will find this a fascinating, if heartbreaking, topic…” —Historical Novel Society

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