The Nightingale

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Soon to be a major motion picture, The Nightingale is a multi-million copy bestseller that has captivated readers worldwide, becoming a cultural phenomenon. In this gripping and evocative novel, Kristin Hannah paints a hauntingly vivid portrait of bravery, courage, fear, and love during the harrowing times of the Second World War.

The story follows two sisters, Viann and Isabelle, who are starkly different yet inseparably close. Viann, older and more reserved, lives a peaceful life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine and their daughter. In stark contrast, Isabelle is a bold and defiant spirit residing in the bustling streets of Paris. However, their worlds are turned upside down when war breaks out. Antoine is called to fight, leaving Viann to manage alone until their estranged father sends Isabelle to her aid.

As the German occupation intensifies, the sisters' bond is tested in unimaginable ways. Each woman will face heart-wrenching choices, exhibit remarkable courage, and resist oppression uniquely. Viann's journey sees her grappling with daily survival and protecting her loved ones, while Isabelle throws herself into the resistance movement, endangering her life to fight against the Nazi regime.

The Nightingale is remarkable in its ability to illuminate the gut-wrenching atrocities of war alongside the undeniable strength of the human spirit. Kristin Hannah masterfully interweaves beautiful prose and intense drama, resulting in a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is heart-wrenching. This novel will leave readers reflecting on its powerful themes long after they've turned the final page.

PRAISE FOR THE NIGHTINGALE

"Wrenching, convincing...bittersweet" Publishers Weekly

"Movingly written and plotted with the skill of Greek tragedy. You'll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob" Daily Mail

"A gripping, emotional read" SHE magazine

"Brilliant dialogue makes this a compulsive read" Books Monthly

"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

"Beautifully written...packed with action and emotion" Sara Gruen, bestselling author of Water for Elephants