As the Gestapo arrests Jewish residents of Florence, Angelo convinces Eva to follow him to Rome to hide in a convent under his watchful eye while he serves nearby at the Vatican. Although they are devoted to each other, Eva, an accomplished violinist, is Jewish and Angelo chooses to follow a calling to become a Catholic priest. Raised like brother and sister, Eva and Angelo enjoy childhood best friend closeness which later blooms into a romance. In 1943, Italy’s Jewish population is in imminent danger from the forces of hatred and prejudice. Summary:įrom Sand and Ash is engaging historical fiction with generous servings of romance, faith, determination, hope, loyalty, inter-faith relationship struggles, and a violin….A thoughtful story of love, survival, life, death, faith, and sacrifice. ***This post contains Amazon affiliate links. *Linking up with Modern Mrs Darcy: Quick Lit/April. Genre/categories: Historical Fiction, Love Story, Jewish, Catholic, WW11
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