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The Nightingale

by Kristin Hannah
The Nightingale

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"Haunting, action-packed, and compelling." -Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Absolutely riveting!...Read this book." -Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, Director of the University of Miami Holocaust Teacher Institute

"Beautifully written and richly evocative." -Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A hauntingly rich WWII novel about courage, brutality, love, survival-and the essence of what makes us human." -Family Circle

"A heart-pounding story." -USA Today

"An enormous story. Richly satisyfing. I loved it." -Anne Rice

"A respectful and absorbing page-turner." -Kirkus Reviews

"Tender, compelling...a satisfying slice of life in Nazi-occupied France." -Jewish Book Council

"Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won't allow any rest until all of their fates are known." -Shelf Awareness

"I loved The Nightingale." -Lisa See, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Powerful...an unforgettable portrait of love and war." -People

"A vital tribute to liberty, love and justice...one of the most fascinating and extraordinary literary events of recent times." - Zoe Valdes, international bestselling author of The Weeping Woman

"Profound and moving... This novel touched me personally, especially because it is written from the point of view of a girl, just like me, on the ship. This tragedy, ignored for so many years, contains a lesson the world must learn and never forget: compassion for refugees."

- Ana Maria (Karman) Gordon, survivor of the St. Louis



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