Her life then becomes a constant risk, and food, money, heat and other life necessities dwindle away.Īs the war escalates, Vianne must continually face difficult and dangerous decisions, all while she waits and prays for Mauriac’s safe return. Surprisingly to Vianne, the Nazis invade France, and a Nazi soldier takes shelter in their home. First, in a quaint town, teacher Vianne and her young daughter Sophie say goodbye to their husband and father, Mauriac, who was Vianne’s childhood sweetheart, as he goes off to battle. This is the story of two women (sisters) during World War II in France. Am I being too sappy already? Well then, suffice it to say, there’s a reason The Nightingale is so beloved by so many. Where do you begin writing about a book that reaches out and touches you? I guess here. Readers worldwide love The Nightingale because it shares such a gripping and harrowing World War II historical fiction story that keeps you glued to the pages and left in tears.
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