Set in the European and Southeast Asian World War II theaters, In the Light of the Sun follows the stories of two sisters, one in the Philippines, and one in Italy, who find themselves caught up in the secrets, devastation, and intrigues of war—inspired by the true wartime experiences of the author’s mother and aunt, and by the life of her great-grandmother, who performed with the Grande Compagnia d’Opera Italiana.  Forthcoming from WaterBrook Penguin Random House fall 2025