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Two very different sisters navigate life in WWII France in this sweeping story: Isabelle, an impetuous 18-year-old who is eager to defy the Nazis, and her much older and more traditional sister Vianne, who tries valiantly to keep home and hearth together.
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packed with action and emotion" Sara Gruen, bestselling author of Water for Elephants "I loved The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, a talented writer of American stories great characters, great plots, great emotions, who could ask for more in a novel?" Isabel Allende "Brilliant dialogue makes this a compulsive read" Books Monthly "A gripping, emotional read" SHE magazine You'll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob" Daily Mail "Movingly written and plotted with the skill of Greek tragedy. Vivid and exquisite in its illumination of a time and place that was filled with atrocities, but also humanity and strength, Kristin Hannah's novel will provoke thought and discussion that will have readers talking long after they finish reading.
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With life changing in unbelievably horrific ways, Viann and Isabelle will find themselves facing frightening situations and responding in ways they never thought possible as bravery and resistance take different forms in each of their actions. But when the Second World War strikes, Antoine is sent off to fight and Viann finds herself isolated so Isabelle is sent by their father to help her.Īs the war progresses, the sisters' relationship and strength is tested. Younger, bolder Isabelle lives in Paris while Viann is content with life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine and their daughter. bittersweet" Publishers Weeklyĭespite their differences, sisters Viann and Isabelle have always been close. It has become a phenomenon that has enthralled a generation of readers.īravery, courage, fear and love in a time of war, from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah. Soon to be a major motion picture, The Nightingale is a multi-million copy bestseller across the world.