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The Nightingale

A Novel
By Kristin Hannah and HANNAH KRISTIN
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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is a powerful historical fiction novel set during World War II in German-occupied France. It tells the intertwining stories of two sisters, each on her own perilous journey toward survival, love, and freedom. With a poignant focus on the often overlooked role of women in war, the novel explores themes of courage, resilience, and human spirit in the face of devastating conflict.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers of historical fiction and those interested in World War II narratives, especially stories highlighting women's experiences. Suitable for adults seeking a deeply emotional and richly detailed novel that combines romance, courage, and history.

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"The nightingale tells the story of two sisters, separated by years and experiences, by ideals, passion, and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France."--Back cover.

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A #1 New York Times bestseller, Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year, and soon to be a major motion picture, this unforgettable novel of love and strength in the face of war has enthralled a generation.

With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women's war. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France—a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime.

Goodreads Best Historical Novel of the Year • People's Choice Favorite Fiction Winner • #1 Indie Next Selection • A Buzzfeed and The Week Best Book of the Year

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Praise for The Nightingale: Critics and readers alike hail it as "haunting, action-packed, and compelling" (Christina Baker Kline) and "absolutely riveting" (Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff). Described as a "heart-pounding story" (USA Today) and "beautifully written and richly evocative" (Sara Gruen), this novel is celebrated for its respectful and absorbing narrative and richly satisfying storytelling. It captures the essence of humanity amidst brutal war with tender and compelling detail.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250080400

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 542g

Pages: 608

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Fiction General Fiction HANNAH KRISTIN Historical Fiction Kristin Hannah

About the Author

Kristin Hannah is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including The Four Winds, The Nightingale and The Great Alone. A former lawyer turned writer, she lives with her husband in the Pacific Northwest.

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