A Song in the Dark by Kimberley Woodhouse

A Song in the Dark
by Kimberley Woodhouse

ISBN-13: 9780764244674
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Released: September 23, 2025

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description from Goodreads:
Against the simmering backdrop of the impending WWII, blind virtuoso pianist Chaisley Frappier embarks on a concert tour through a rapidly changing Europe despite the dangers. When she learns that Hitler's escalating regime of injustice is targeting other disabled people, Chaisley realizes she is in a prime position to help those who are threatened reach safety. But the Führer's growing fascination with the celebrated musician endangers her undercover mission and forces her to walk a tightrope between her fame and her calling.

When Rick Zimmerman receives his next assignment from the British Secret Intelligence Service, he's surprised to learn he'll be acting as the personal driver of a world-renowned pianist as she traverses Europe. The role gives him the perfect cover to complete side missions of sabotage and intelligence-gathering, but he soon suspects the brilliant, alluring pianist has secrets of her own. As Chaisley and Rick confront evil at every turn, it will take every bit of faith and courage they possess to triumph over hate--and survive.


My Review:
"A Song in the Dark is a Christian romance set in 1938 in Europe. The main characters were complex, dealing with their fears while still wanting to be brave and help. I cared about what happened to them. Rick and Chaisley worked well together and both cared about helping others. Though I'm not blind, Chaisley's point-of-view seemed realistic for a blind woman.

Chaisley's mainly the excuse for her crew to be in an area. She helped blind and disabled children get in contact with a network of people that helped them get visas, then Rick or others sneaked them out of the Nazi-controlled countries. Chaisley was in danger because some Nazis didn't want to overlook her blindness (even if caused by an accident) and celebrate her skill. She and her assistants were in danger if Nazis found out what they were doing, and the danger to those helping and to those targeted by the Nazis kept the suspense high.

The ending felt a little rushed. For most of the book, Chaisley's assistant was afraid her German family likely became Nazis and didn't want them to discover her. At the end, we're suddenly told that she had contacted her brother, and it felt this came out of nowhere just to set up the danger-filled ending. Anyway, the main characters acted out of their Christian belief's and trusted God to help them save people. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd highly recommend this suspenseful novel.


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