Midnight on the Scottish Shore: A Novel of World War II

By Sarah Sundin

Book Overview

The only way Cilla van der Zee can survive the German occupation of the Netherlands is to do the unthinkable--become a spy for the Nazis in Britain. She soothes her conscience with a plan to abandon her mission and instead aid the Allies. Her scheme is thwarted when naval officer Lt. Lachlan Mackenzie finds her along the Scottish shore and turns her in to be executed.

But perhaps she is more useful alive than dead. British intelligence sends her to Scotland to radio misleading messages to Germany, messages about the naval base at Scapa Flow to be crafted by Lachlan. At the station in the lighthouse at Dunnet Head, Lachlan and Cilla must work together if the war is to be won. But how can he trust a woman who arrived on his shores as a tool of the enemy--a woman certain to betray both him and the Allied cause?

Master of World War II fiction Sarah Sundin takes you to the wild Scottish seaside, where danger lurks under the surface of the water--and in the depths of the human heart--for a WWII tale you won't soon forget.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800741862
• ISBN13: 9780800741860
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Loved this Scottish spy tale!

"She was trapped indeed...Yet a great smile unfurled. She was loved by God, forgiven, and she’d never be alone again. 'Now I am free.' " I loved this Scottish tale filled with danger, spy intrigue, and love! The world building was *chef's kiss*, and the characters were realistic and relatable. You'd probably really like this read if you like these tropes: -enemies to more/enemies to lovers (clean) -touch her and ☠ -touch him and ☠ -grumpy/sunshine (I don't usually care for this trope, but in this book Lachlan was grumpy from grief and family issues, not just someone being grumpy about something petty or foolish.) And Cilla is definitely sunshine! <3 -cinnamon roll hero Or these elements: -M15 -Scottish characters/Scottish words and accents -imperfect characters that admit it and work on their faults -redemption arcs/characters redeemed -closed-door/spice-free/clean romance The romance was sweet, swoony and completely clean, which I love and appreciate very much! The Midnight On The Scottish Shore was a brilliantly written World War II read that I highly recommend, and I hope you'll read it too! I received a complimentary paperback from the author to review as part of her launch team. I was not required to write a positive review and the thoughts above are my own.

worthy WWII historical read

"Sometimes you have to find freedom inside the trap." This was a unique WWII novel set in 1941-1942 Scotland and I loved the history and espionage. I've read very little historical fiction set in WWII Scotland so it was fascinating to travel to this area at such a pivotal time in world history. The spy world and the works of MI5 and MI6 were intriguing. I loved Lachlan, the stalwart, serious, steadfast hero whose sense of justice and faith drove his words and actions. Cilla was the complete opposite, with her fun-loving ways and flirtatious banter, but equally intelligent and mission-driven as Lachlan. The inner workings of a naval base in Scotland were interesting to learn about; watching Cilla and Lachlan engage in warfare of information and misinformation was really captivating. Cilla's journey of understanding her need for God and accepting the eternal love was a highlight of the story. Fans who have read Embers in the London Sky will recognize some delightful cameo appearances. Those who enjoy WWII fiction will love this newest by the queen of WWII historicals. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.