"A Song Unheard" by Roseanna M White - a beautiful, redemptive story

When thief and prodigal violinist Willa Forsythe is offered a job in stealing a cipher from Lukas de Wilde, a Belgian violinist and son of a brilliant cryptologist, she doesn't hesitate to take the job. Lukas, however, is firm on protecting his father's cipher machine from either side of the war, and he's desperate to rescue his mother and sister, who vanished during the the German invasion of Belgium. Willa proves a surprising distraction, intriguing him as no other woman has between her hidden depths and brilliant abilities. But Willa cannot fall for her mark--not when the lives of her family hang in the balance. And Lukas is equally unwilling to give up his.

I've been loving this series about thieves who are slowly working their way into becoming spies for the British Home Office. It's the perfect blend of history, adventure, romance, and spiritual growth. It's fun learning more about WWI, in this case focusing on Belgium and the refugees who fled to Britain.

Lukas is obnoxious--but in a thoroughly charming way. I agree with Willa 100% as she ignores his flirtations at the beginning. But, as with Willa, it was easy to fall under his spell, especially since we're privy to his true thoughts, not just his actions--and he really is a lot sweeter and more genuine a person than he initially appears. Willa is pricklier yet than her sister Rosemary was, but it's easy to see the Lord working in her throughout the story, softening her until she's ready to accept him.

I loved the first book a smidgen more (there just was something incredibly special about Rosemary and Peter), but I thoroughly enjoyed this one as well, especially the music theme. I am greatly looking forward to Barclay's story, especially since we got to know him a little better in this book. I hope that the author has the opportunity to write further about the family!

Thank you Bethany House for a free book., I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.

Shadows Over England (second chronologically)
1. A Name Unknown
2. A Song Unheard
3. An Hour Unspent

Related series:
Ladies of the Manor (first chronologically)
1. The Lost Heiress
2. The Reluctant Duchess
3. A Lady Unrivaled

The Codebreakers (third chronologically)
1. The Number of Love
2. On Wings of Devotion
3. A Portrait of Loyalty