
by Susan Shalev
EuropeanAdded on April 14, 2026
A forbidden love. A hidden past. A secret that spans centuries.Two women must risk everything to protect the ones they love.One secret, Two women, Three centuries apart.On the brink of war, a young piano teacher is drawn into a world of danger — and a love that could cost her everything.Mirjam, a gentile, is captivated by the brother of her most gifted pupil, Hannah Meijer, the cherished daughter of a respected Jewish doctor. But when Nazi forces sweep into the Netherlands, her world begins to collapse.As persecution tightens its grip, Mirjam is entrusted with a perilous mission. To succeed, she must summon a courage she never imagined — and make an impossible choice between the man she loves and the lives she may yet save.Portugal, seventeenth century.A land ruled by fear. A love that defies it.For the Conversos — New Christians living under the shadow of the Inquisition — survival depends on silence. The Ferrera family, still secretly faithful to Judaism, walk a dangerous line between faith and betrayal.When Amelia Ferrera falls in love with the son of an Old Christian nobleman, their forbidden romance threatens to expose everything. To protect her family, Amelia must flee, leaving behind her home — and the man she cannot forget.Across centuries, their lives are bound by a secret that refuses to remain hidden.Across A Starlit Sky is a sweeping historical novel of love, sacrifice, and courage in the face of impossible choices — perfect for readers of WWII historical fiction and dual-timeline dramas.For fans of Kristin Harmel, Pam Jenoff and Kate Quinn
Two timelines and two strong women.Amelia was born in Portugal during the 1600 and during the inquisition. She was a new Christian and fell in love with an old Christian nobleman.The young man's father found out and demanded that Amelia be banished from the town or they would be in deep trouble.Amelia was sent to live with one of her father's cousins. She remained and made a life there because of the fear of trouble for her family.We also meet Mirjam in the Netherlands in1938 on the cusp of war
5.0*Thank you to the author for this gifted copy!Piano, converso, legacy…A dual - timeline story of 2 women and 2 eras - 1930s and 1600s. Settings: wartime Amsterdam and Inquisition-era Portugal. Of course, there’s a connection…Turbulent times & forbidden romance where the “relationship defies cultural, religious, or societal norms.” A tale of love, survival, secrets, scrutiny, faith, and sacrifices.Will the 2 tales mirror each other? How will the past shape the present day?THOUGHTS:*Historical
Just could not put this book down, such an emotional read. always love finding an author i havent read before

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