ANGELA SHUPE is an award-winning author whose essays and articles have appeared in several publications, along with featured short stories in various literary publications. Angela is an active member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association and the Historical Novel Society. Holding a bachelor of arts in English from the University of Detroit, Angela has worked as an editor for a publishing company and as a communications coordinator for a public school district. In the Light of the Sun is her debut novel.
Two sisters, separated by oceans and global conflict, are bonded through music and love in this gripping novel based on true events from World War II.
The Philippines, 1941. Young and gifted, Italian Filipina Caramina Grassi dreams of becoming an opera singer like her older sister, Rosa, and their Nonna before her. But when the Japanese military invades, Caramina's family is forced to flee to the mountainous Luzon jungle. Finding comfort in her music, she must find the strength to not only survive but fight to protect her siblings and overcome the devastation of war.
Meanwhile, amidst the opulence of the Florentine opera, budding star soprano Rosa Grassi is soon to debut professionally. As Italy falls deeper under the shadow of Mussolini and his henchmen, Rosa discovers that secrets run rampant in times of war. When Nazi jackboots march on Florence, Rosa joins la Resistenza to fight the Germans and Duce’s regime. In a time when family or friend could be foe, Rosa will learn that performing isn’t just for the stage. Facing deep betrayal, she’ll risk everything to protect the one she loves. Based on events inspired by the author's family history throughout the war.
Date: Friday, June 5th 2026
Location: Tide to Table- 1 Norris Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Time: 10:45AM-1:00PM
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