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Ghosts By Daylight: A Love Story of War, Redemption, and the Supernatural

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In the midst of the chaos and destruction of World War II, two young women find themselves haunted by the ghosts of their past. Anya, a Russian nurse, is haunted by the memory of her lover, who was killed in battle. Sarah, a British pilot, is haunted by the guilt of having killed an innocent child. As the war rages on, Anya and Sarah's paths cross, and they find themselves drawn to each other's strength and resilience.

Ghosts by Daylight: Love, War, and Redemption

by Karen Wheeler

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2484 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	304 pages

Together, they face the horrors of war and the challenges of their own personal demons. Anya helps Sarah to come to terms with her guilt, and Sarah helps Anya to find hope in the midst of despair. As the war draws to a close, Anya and Sarah find themselves falling in love, but their love is bittersweet, as they know that it is only a matter of time before they are separated by the war.

In the end, Anya and Sarah are both killed in action, but their love story continues to live on. Their ghosts remain together, haunting the battlefields of World War II, a testament to the power of love to overcome even the darkest of times.

Characters

Anya: A Russian nurse who is haunted by the memory of her lover, who was killed in battle.
Sarah: A British pilot who is haunted by the guilt of having killed an innocent child.

Themes

Love: The novel explores the power of love to overcome even the darkest of times.
War: The novel depicts the horrors of war and the devastating impact it can have on individuals.
Redemption: The novel explores the possibility of redemption for those who have committed terrible crimes.

Setting

The novel is set against the backdrop of World War II. The action takes place in various locations, including Russia, England, and Germany.

Style

The novel is written in a haunting and atmospheric style. The author uses vivid imagery and descriptive language to create a sense of realism and immediacy.

Critical Reception

The novel has received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and its exploration of important themes. It has been praised for its haunting atmosphere and its well-developed characters.

Awards

The novel has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Ghosts By Daylight is a haunting and atmospheric novel that explores the themes of love, war, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows the lives of two young women who are haunted by the ghosts of their past. The novel is a powerful and moving story that will stay with readers long after they finish it.

Ghosts by Daylight: Love, War, and Redemption

by Karen Wheeler

4.6 out of 5