The Nightingale: A Novel

A #1 New York Times smash hit, Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year, and destined to be a noteworthy film, this remarkable novel of affection and quality even with war has enchanted an age.

With mettle, elegance, and intense knowledge, top of the line creator Kristin Hannah catches the epic display of World War II and lights up a personal piece of history sometimes observed: the ladies’ war. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, isolated by years and experience, by standards, energy and condition, each setting out without anyone else hazardous way toward survival, love, and flexibility in German-involved, war-torn France―a deplorably excellent novel that commends the strength of the human soul and the sturdiness of ladies. It is a novel for everybody, 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

Praise for The Nightingale:

“Frequenting, action-stuffed, and compelling.” ―Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times top of the line creator

“Absolutely riveting!…Read this book.” ―Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute

“Delightfully composed and richly evocative.” ―Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times top of the line creator

“A hauntingly rich WWII novel about bravery, severity, adore, survival―and the substance of what makes us human.” ―Family Circle

“A heart-pounding story.” ―USA Today

“A gigantic story. Lavishly fulfilling. I adored it.” ―Anne Rice

“A respectful and absorbing page-turner.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Tender, compelling…a fulfilling cut of life in Nazi-involved France.” ―Jewish Book Council

“Hope to eat up The Nightingale in as couple of sittings as would be prudent; the high-stakes plot and adorable characters won’t permit any rest until the point that the majority of their destinies are known.” ―Shelf Awareness

“I cherished The Nightingale.” ―Lisa See, #1 New York Times smash hit creator

“Powerful…an exceptional representation of affection and war.” ―People