AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |
Back to Blog
Download the nightingale kristin hannah12/16/2023 National Jewish Book Award Finalist, 2015 It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime."-Publisher's description 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. "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. Vivid and exquisite in its illumination of a time and place that was filled with great monstrosities, but also great humanity and strength, Kristin Hannah's novel will provoke thought and discussion that will have readers talking long after they turn the last page". With life as they know it 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. As the war progresses, it's not only the sisters' relationship that is tested, but also their strength and their individual senses of right and wrong. When World War II strikes and Antoine is sent off to fight, Viann and Isabelle's father sends Isabelle to help her older sister cope. Younger, bolder sister Isabelle lives in Paris while Viann lives a quiet and content life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine and their daughter. "Viann and Isabelle have always been close despite their differences. Her previous novels include Home Front, Night Road, Firefly Lane, Fly Away, and Winter Garden". It is an epic love story and family drama set at the dawn of World War II. "From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes Kristin Hannah's next novel.
0 Comments
Read More
Leave a Reply. |