Review: The Nightingale

Another extraordinary historic novel from Kristin Hannah. I recently read [b:The Women|127305853|The Women|Kristin Hannah|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1689788358l/127305853.SY75.jpg|161751839] which is stunning, so went in search of her older titles.
The Nightingale is set in France during World War 2, told from the perspectives of two sisters. One stays in her small village with her daughter and the other joins the French resistance.
I listened to the audio book which was excellent - particularly with the French pronunciations!
The details that Hannah describes make this book an almost visceral experience. The choices these woman must make are heartbreaking. This may be fiction, but we know that many, many women faced similar circumstances during not only WW2 but all wars.
So many books about war celebrate men’s bravery; Hannah reveals the true bravery of women whose stories are not celebrated enough.
An unforgettable book, full of strong women who the reader will never forget.
Highly recommended.

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