Teresa Messineo spent seven years researching the history behind The Fire by Night, her first novel. She is a graduate of DeSales University, and her varied interests include homeschooling her four children, volunteering with the underprivileged, medicine, swing dancing, and competitive athletics. She lives in Reading, Pennsylvania.
"A luminous once-in-a-lifetime story of war, love, loss and the enduring grace of the human spirit. I can't remember the last time I was so deeply moved by a novel. You must read this book!" -- Lauren Willig, author of the Pink Carnation series and THE OTHER DAUGHTER
"THE FIRE BY NIGHT is quite simply historical fiction at its best: a genuine page-turner, with vivid language and rich, unforgettable characters. But more than that, it's a startling anthem to the service and sacrifice of women in World War II." -- David Gilham, author of THE CITY OF WOMEN
"With strong, sharp characters, explosive situations, marvelous detail, epic sweep, this fine first novel of war and friendship has it all." -- Laird Hunt, author of NEVERHOME
"An epic story of love, loss and survival that weaves meticulous research together with the complexities of the human heart. This novel is not to be missed." -- Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of FLIGHT PATTERNS