The New York Times number one bestselling title. Vivid and exquisite in its illumination of a time and place that was filled with atrocities, but also humanity and strength, Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale will provoke thought and discussion that will have readers talking long after they finish reading. Bravery, courage, fear and love in a time of war. Despite their differences, sisters Vain and Isabelle have always been close. Younger, bolder Isabelle lives in Paris while Vain is content with life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine and their daughter.

But when the Second World War strikes, Antoine is sent off to fight and Vain finds herself isolated so Isabelle is sent by their father to help her. As the war progresses, the sisters' relationship and strength is tested. With life changing in unbelievably horrific ways, Vain 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.