The shadow of the Great War looms over Europe, affecting everyone in its path.
Leila Durand, an elite German spy charged with infiltrating the home of British icon Thomas Steele, sees the war as a chance to move beyond the pain of her shattered past. But everything changes when she falls in love with Thomas’s son, Malcolm. Is there a way to reconcile her love for Germany and her love for the enemy?
Thomas Steele sees the war as an opportunity for his profligate son, Malcolm, to find a purpose greater than himself. But when Malcolm rebels, it falls to Thomas to make tough decisions.
The war’s reach extends to the heart. Eleanor Thompson finds her faith is pushed to the breaking point when her husband disappears on the battlefront and her daughter is killed in a German air raid. Where is God in the midst of her pain? In the Shadow of Your Wings presents inescapable truth that resonates across the past century. Then as now, the struggle for faith is real. Then as now, there is a refuge for all who will come beneath the shadow of God’s wings.
What I Loved: If there’s one thing I’ve come to expect from Robinson is that he has a non-stop ride packed in his novels. When you read so much fiction, you come to expect certain things, but Robinson keeps the surprises coming all the way to the end.
Aside from the plot twists, Robinson has an impressive way of mirroring Biblical truths. There were several times when I had an “ah-ha” moment and even felt ministered to. I wasn’t always on board with some of the images the characters saw in their minds when they were on the verge of dying or being saved, but I found the rest to be equal to my understanding of the Bible’s teachings.
Robinson ties all of this together with great visuals. There is an attention to detail and historical setting. The war violence at times was on the graphic side. I’ve read a lot of war fiction over the years so I’m not as bothered by this, but I can see where others will be. But overall, this is an impressive Christian novel.
Rating and Recommendation: I’m giving In the Shadow of Your Wings 4.5 stars and recommend it to those who enjoy Christian Historical fiction or Christian WWI fiction. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
~ I received a copy from the publisher. All thoughts are my own. I was not required to give a favorable review or compensated for reviewing.
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 