With the world at war and so many in need, Angelo and Eva face trial after trial, choice after agonizing choice, until fate and fortune finally collide, leaving them with the most difficult decision of all. The narrative point of view changes between characters, most often between Eva and Angelo. The book is primarily in chronological order from Eva and Angelo’s childhoods in the early 1930s until the epilogue in 1955. The novel is true to historic events, even if it is only a work of fiction. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Amy tells a story of anguish and beauty, all wrapped up in one tale.
With the Gestapo closing in, Angelo hides Eva within the walls of a convent, where Eva discovers she is just one of many Jews being sheltered by the Catholic Church.īut Eva can’t quietly hide, waiting for deliverance, while Angelo risks everything to keep her safe. From Sand and Ash is divided into 26 chapters as well as a prologue and epilogue. From Sand and Ash is a glorious historical fiction which immerses the reader in the world of the 1940s and the Italian culture. Now, more than a decade later, Angelo is a Catholic priest and Eva is a woman with nowhere to turn. Italy, 1943-Germany occupies much of the country, placing the Jewish population in grave danger during World War II.As children, Eva Rosselli and Angelo. 1 December 2016 4.6 out of 5 stars 6,845 Kindle Edition 0.000.00 Free with Kindle Unlimited membership Learn More Available instantly Or 6. As the years go by, the two find themselves falling in love.īut the church calls to Angelo and, despite his deep feelings for Eva, he chooses the priesthood. From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon Sold by: Amazon Australia Services, Inc. Italy, 1943-Germany occupies much of the country, placing the Jewish population in grave danger during World War II.Īs children, Eva Rosselli and Angelo Bianco were raised like family but divided by circumstance and religion.
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