Mia Sheridan, New York Times bestselling author 'Amy Harmon's love stories never cease to touch my heart, but From Sand and Ash touched my soul. Jennifer Mirabelli, Schmexy Girl Book Blog I had to stop a few times to catch my breath.' The writing was brilliant, the love story was epic, and the depiction of the events was gut wrenching. 'I just finished and I can't stop crying. Katy Regnery, New York Times bestselling author It felt completely and utterly authentic, painstakingly balanced between history and fiction and faith. - Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author I marvel at her ability to weave together a story that grips hold of my heart and my imagination.' 'Amy Harmon is a fresh and creative voice in fiction. 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. 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.Ī sweeping, epic story of love, war, and the resilience of the human spirit. Now, more than a decade later, Angelo is a Catholic priest and Eva is a woman with nowhere to turn.

But the church calls to Angelo and, despite his deep feelings for Eva, he chooses the priesthood. As the years go by, the two find themselves falling in love.

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.

From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon