The threat of imminent death takes hold, forcing Angelo to fulfill a promise he made to Eva’s father-to protect her at all costs.Īngelo’s family heavily encouraged him to become a priest, but throughout the story, he struggles with the desires of his heart and God’s will for his life. The clamp around the Jews’ autonomy in Europe reaches Italy and begins to tighten to the point where it’s dangerous for Jews. Eva is Jewish and Angelo is Catholic, but religion was never a issue for them until later. He’s beaten almost to the point of immobility but that doesn’t stop him from trying to make sure Eva is safe.Īfterwards, we’re taken back to when Angelo and Eva are young children, prior to the new laws that restricted what the Jews were allowed to do. Harmon draws you in with an emotional prologue, finding our hero, Father Angelo Bianco, running for his life and frantically searching for Eva, the woman he’s loved for years but can’t have. Amy Harmon beautifully weaves together fiction and her own characters with historical truths, real heroes, and villains to form a harrowing tale of faith, love, and the power of unrelenting hope. Thank you for supporting my blog!īefore I picked read FROM SAND AND ASH, I had no idea (or if I did, I totally forgot) of the incredible role the Catholic Church played in saving many Jewish people during World War II. I appreciate my readers and make it my goal to be upfront and honest. This small income goes back into my blog, so I can continue to create fun content for you. In plain English, this means that I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you purchase something through the links provided. Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.
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