![]() The horrors of war, unfortunately, are never ending, but it is good to be reminded of the extreme sacrifices that people will make for each other. It was a riveting read.” - Monica Holmes, Hicklebee’s Books (Los Gatos, CA) “My heart is still full of the anguish and loss that the story brought back to me. “ - Tom Vail, Corner Bookstore (Winder, GA) We 21st century American cannot imagine the permanent trauma of that occupation. “I got it, read it, loved it and passed it on to my wife and her sister. You forgot to include the box of Kleenex with the book. Very emotional and a twist or two at the end. “Wonderful” - Chery Kravetz, Classic Bookshop (West Palm Beach, FL) “Loved every minute of it!” - Barbara Kelly, Kelly’s Books to Go (South Portland, ME) These women have not received their due credit.” - Bob Angell, Spring Street Books (Newport, RI) ![]() The story also serves to celebrate the contribution of the many nameless women who risked their lives for their country and their families. ![]() They all learn that fear is not an option in their resistance to the Germans but rather the overcoming of that fear and taking risks for each other and their friends and countrymen. The author did an excellent job of creating a family story against the backdrop of the war and it’s devastating effects of the French population. The sisters and fathers struggle to find the meaning of love and what they know about themselves, and each other is powerful. Wow – it was great!” - Jeni Anderson, St. I passed it on to a coworker and she loved it as well, and now the book has made its way to a third coworker. I had never read anything by Kristin Hannah, but I thought it was so well written with great characters and emotions-I teared up several times. I knew next to nothing about the French Resistance, so this was a great book to introduce me to that aspect of history, and the sisters were just so great-both resisting the Nazis in their own way, and both being equally brave. AND I LOVE THE COVER ART…JUST LOVE IT!” - Charlotte Glover, Parnassas Books and Gifts (Ketchikan, AK) I have read a lot of WWII sotries and I think Kristin really did the impossible….made a realistic, compelling and moving story about a very difficult subject without getting too graphic. She immediately took it from me. Powerful and interesting on many levels as only great historical fiction can be.” - David K. “My wife came home as I was on the final few pages…she wondered why I was sobbing. is positioned to take the book world by storm.” - Booklist This moving, emotional tribute to the brave women who fought behind enemy lines during the war is bound to gain the already immensely popular Hannah an even wider audience. “Hannah’s latest is a page-turner that will no doubt have readers reaching for tissues. I loved it!” - Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants This powerhouse of a story is equally packed with action and emotion, and is sure to be another major hit. “The Nightingale is a beautifully written and richly evocative examination of life, love, and the ravages of war, and the different ways people react to unthinkable situations–not to mention the terrible and mounting toll of keeping secrets. Haunting, action-packed, and compelling.” -Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train Separated by principles and temperament, each must find her own way forward as she faces moral questions and life-or-death choices. “In this epic novel, set in France in World War II, two sisters who live in a small village find themselves estranged when they disagree about the imminent threat of occupation. But what I loved most was the relationship between two sisters and Hannah’s exploration of what we do in moments of great challenge.” - Lisa See, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan She has captured a particular slice of French life during World War II with wonderful details and drama. “I loved Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale.
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