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Shining Through follows Linda Voss, a German‑Jewish legal secretary from Queens, as she balances her devotion to job and to the love of her boss, Professor John Berringer, against a backdrop of looming war. Set in 1940, the novel intertwines romance, suspense, and the growing conflict of World War II, portraying Linda’s courageous choices and the personal sacrifices she makes.
The story highlights the challenges faced by a Jewish woman in America on the eve of World War II, as she strives to protect herself and those she loves while confronting her feelings for a man who may not return them.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Susan Isaacs
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