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Shadows of Hope is an extension of the first novel, A Life in a Moment. It focuses on the lives of Peter and Katrine, who are the parents to Gunther and Genette, as well as the influential character, Lizbet Valdon. There is a surprising connection between the Australian family where Gunther had found refuge, and that of Caroline, a Danish girl determined to find the truth towards her brothers’ death. What happens to their families before and after the War, and the life altering events that provide insight to why people may change. Excerpt from the book“A child, who’s…?” questioned Peter. “We must take him back to his family”, said Katrine. “Should we call the Police now?” stated Albert. Everyone was talking and asking so many questions all at once. Irena’s head started to hurt, her heart ached. All she could do was kneel in front of this sleeping child and thank God he was safe. She felt tears welling in her eyes, and a lump came to her throat made it hard to speak. What was she going to tell them? She felt a hand on her shoulder. “Is this your child Irena?” She looked up into Peter’s eyes. “No, he is now yours!” was all she could say. “Please promise me, and for the safety of your family, that you don’t ever contact the Police. One day I hope I have the freedom to tell you everything”. She bent down to kiss the child on the brow. Leaving behind this family in the hope he will have a safe and happy life. She walked out into the sunshine, with a shadow of hope that the world is unaware of the child she left behind with Peter and Katrine.About the authorThe Australian writer, Genette Sørensen, has lived in Haderslev, Denmark with her family for the last fifteen years. She has found the resources to achieve a long-time passion for writing, finding inspiration from family and friends, both Australian and Danish. Genette continues the journey of depicting family tales with historical elements. What was once a fun time interest writing children’s stories for her three nieces, has now developed into a fully-fledged hobby. Discovering family roots may lead to lives in a tangled web.

A Life in a Moment is a life story about a young man, Gunther, and his journey to escape Germany during the Second World War. Through a series of epic events, which leads him to settle in Australia and find meaning in life. He has been forced to leave his family behind and is in doubt if they are still alive. Those he meets along the way will have an everlasting impression on everyone. His heritage may be in question, but his life is not. His life is determined by moments of incredible tragedy and amazing people that continue to affect the future of those around him.Uddrag af bogen They could hear the train in the distance, feel the earth vibrate and the clacking of the tracks as the wheels went over. It was their last chance. Gunther almost dragging Genette rather than carrying her, could see their lives fading. But the thought of what the SS would do to his sister, and the faint sound of a dog barking, made him determined to keep on running to meet with the train. Their trail was obvious, but it didn’t matter, they were getting closer, they could see the metal carriages through the trees and suddenly, a clearing, they just had to get over the ditch and on the other side of the tracks in order to grab hold of a train carriage. ‘Try to live your life so that in the hour of your death you would rather feel joy than fear’ Om forfatteren Genette Sørensen (nee Genny Rees) born and schooled in Rockhampton, Australia. Coming from a family with a farming background, there has always been a love for the country and the independence it brings. Enjoys listening to a good bush yarn. Married to her Danish husband, Peter, for 27 years, raising three boys in Australia for the first thirteen years, they now live in Haderslev, Denmark.