The Land Beneath Us
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Endorsements
“Sundin displays her usual knack for weaving historical detail into a rousing war drama in this enjoyable launch of the Sunrise at Normandy series. Sundin’s lively book combines heart-pounding war action with inspirational romance to great effect.”
Publishers Weekly
“The author of When Tides Turn kicks off a new wartime series, mixing her usual excellent historical research with fast-paced, breathtaking suspense.”
Library Journal
“With a commanding grasp of naval history, Sundin spotlights women in the war effort and immerses readers in the ups and downs of naval missions and military exercises as she leads up to a riveting climax in the waters off Omaha Beach.”
Booklist
“The Sea Before Us is another deftly crafted gem of a novel by Sarah Sundin and showcases her genuine flair for creating a simply riveting and entertaining read from beginning to end.”
Midwest Book Reviews
“Sundin’s historical research is second to none.”
RT Book Reviews
“With a pitch-perfect balance between history and the fine-tuned elements of story, The Sea Before Us stands out as superior in WWII fiction. It’s at once engaging, emotional, and a strong series debut. I couldn’t put it down—and when it came to the last page, I didn’t want to.”
Kristy Cambron, bestselling author of The Lost Castle and the Hidden Masterpiece series
“Once again Sarah Sundin delivers a powerful World War II story in The Sea Before Us. History comes to life through Sundin’s characters, who cope with the trials and dangers not only on the fields of combat but also in their personal lives. This great combination of dramatic history and likeable characters will keep you turning pages to find out what happens next.”
Ann H. Gabhart, author of These Healing Hills
Books by Sarah Sundin
SUNRISE AT NORMANDY SERIES
The Sea Before Us
The Sky Above Us
The Land Beneath Us
WINGS OF GLORY SERIES
A Distant Melody
A Memory Between Us
Blue Skies Tomorrow
WINGS OF THE NIGHTINGALE SERIES
With Every Letter
On Distant Shores
In Perfect Time
WAVES OF FREEDOM SERIES
Through Waters Deep
Anchor in the Storm
When Tides Turn
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Copyright Page
© 2020 by Sarah Sundin
Published by Revell
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
Ebook edition created 2020
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-2129-9
This is a work of historical reconstruction; the appearances of certain historical figures are therefore inevitable. All other characters, however, are products of the author’s imagination, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
Presidential Radio Broadcast
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CAMP FORREST, TULLAHOMA, TENNESSEE
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1943