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The Sound of Light

By: Sarah Sundin
Narrated by: Rachel Leblang
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When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden.

American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research-her life's dream. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement's legendary Havmand-the merman-and wonders if the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide.

When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence. Bestselling author of more than a dozen WWII novels, Sarah Sundin offers another story of ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith, fortitude, and hope for a brighter future.

©2023 Sarah Sundin (P)2023 Tantor

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Really well done in character development, performances and writing. Loved the characters!

The performances were so good. The characters were well-developed. I was hooked and read every chance I got. Great story, excellent writing.

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Excellent!

Once again, Sarah Sundin has crafted a WWII story full of suspense and wonderful, unusual characters. This might be my favorite!

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Love this!

I really enjoyed this listen. Great story, great narrator. Highly recommend this book for everyone!

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Sarah does it again with a wonderful tale.

Throughly enjoyed the story.
Narrator did good too.
Liked her slow narration of the shipyard worker.
Keep it up Sarah!

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Wonderful Book

I loved this book. I like all of Sarah Sundin books. Sure wish she could write them faster!

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Great Story Bad Narration

The narrator used very odd slow voices for all of the male characters. I gave up listening and bought the kindle book. The story is great.

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I enjoy everything Sara writes

Love the story, love the characters, love the relationships, love the religious aspect; but did not love the narrator. I understand what she was doing during her performance, but at times it came across forced and flat. Still enjoyed and loved the story. Especially enjoyed the tie in with previous characters from other Sundin books.

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Excellent

The story was very good and kept my interest. I thought the narrator was good too!

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Loved narrator & story

Unlike some other readers, I thought the narrator was outstanding. I always love Sarah’s books but was a bit worried that this historical setting is too well known. I stuck with the story and didn’t actually find knowing the big picture history to be distracting at all. The way the Danes pulled together is such an illuminating tale, everyone should know it.

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Excellent Story/Awful Narration

The story is so good that I continued to listen despite the awful narration. The narrator uses a slow croaky voice for every character except the main female character. The croaks all sounds the same and it’s just awful and laughable. It sounds like a child pretending to be dying. I love when narrators give characters different voices, but I wish this one hadn’t. Her regular reading voice is pleasant. I just can’t understand how anyone though the croaky voice was a good idea. I promise you’ll understand what I mean when you hear it. HOWEVER, the story is excellent and keeps you intrigued. Another great book by Sarah.

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