The Women: The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller from the author of The Nightingal

Description: The Women by Kristin Hannah From master storyteller Kristin Hannah, worldwide bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds, The Women is the story of a generation, of epic love and profound loss. It is both an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and a story of a nation – and a world - divided by war. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Astonishing. Compelling. Powerful - Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads SingStuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism - Bonnie Garmus, Number One worldwide bestselling author of Lessons in ChemistryFrom the worldwide bestselling author of The Four Winds, The Nightingale and Firefly Lane (a Number One series on Netflix), The Women is a story of devastating loss and epic love. It is both an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and a story of a nation divided by war.It would be the journey of a lifetime . . .Women can be heroes, too. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances "Frankie" McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on Californias idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path.As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause.The Women is the story of one woman who goes to war, but it shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harms way to help others. Women whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has been all too often forgotten. A novel of searing insight and lyrical beauty, The Women is a profoundly emotional, richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose extraordinary idealism and courage under fire define an era.Praise for Kristin Hannah:Powerful and compelling Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of AleppoYou would be hard-pressed to find a book club that has not discussed one of her novels New York TimesA rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival - Kate MortonA masterclass - Karen SwanPowerful - Matt Haig Author Biography Kristin Hannah is an award-winning international number one bestselling author with over 25 million copies of her books sold worldwide. Her most recent titles, The Four Winds, The Nightingale and The Great Alone won numerous best fiction awards and her earlier novel, Firefly Lane, is currently a bestselling series on Netflix. Kristin is a lawyer-turned-writer and is the mother of one son. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle. Review Hannahs tale, rich with period detail, is an impassioned tribute to the heroism of the many thousands who did serve, as well as a hymn to female solidarity in the darkest of settings. Its a surprisingly original take on a well-trodden subject * The Times *Astonishing. Compelling. Powerful -- Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing A sweeping, powerful story of courage with a detail-rich setting * Good Housekeeping *An epic story * Woman&Home *Hannah is in top form * New York Times *Moving, exceptionally well researched -- Stephen KingKristin Hannahs novel shines a light on the sacrifice, commitment and heroism of the incredible women often forgotten about in history books. A truly emotional, realistic and unforgettable book * Culturefly *Wow. I have been left with a bursting heart . . . a story of love, family, unbreakable bonds, bravery and hope -- Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo on The Four WindsA powerful, stirring, wind-swept tale . . . makes your heart break and soar in equal measure. An escape into the past with timely echoes to the present. Kristin Hannah is a classic storyteller -- Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library on The Four WindsA real page-turning read. Best book Ive read all year -- Martina Cole, author of Close on The Four WindsI didnt just love this book, I became obsessed with it . . . The characters were flawed and vulnerable, strong and naive, and Hannah has delivered a masterclass in all the different ways love can both save us and destroy us -- Karen Swan, author of The Stolen Hours on The Great AloneEpic . . . By the end, I was surrounded by snow-drifts of tissues damp with my tears -- The Washington Post on The Great AloneGreat characters, great plots, great emotions: who could ask for more in a novel? -- Isabel Allende, author of Violeta on The NightingaleMovingly written and plotted with the skill of Greek tragedy. Youll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob -- Daily Mail on The NightingaleA rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival, as epic as the Alaskan landscape it so vividly describes -- Kate Morton, author of Homecoming on The Great Alone Promotional From the worldwide number one bestselling author of The Four Winds, The Nightingale and Firefly Lane (a number one series on Netflix), The Women is a profoundly emotional, richly drawn story of epic love, loss and friendship with a memorable heroine whose extraordinary idealism and courage under fire define an era. Details ISBN1035005689 Author Kristin Hannah Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781035005680 Format Paperback Imprint Macmillan Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English ISBN-10 1035005689 Audience General AU Release Date 2024-02-12 NZ Release Date 2024-02-12 Publication Date 2024-02-06 UK Release Date 2024-02-06 Pages 480 Audience Age 18 Subtitle The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller from the author of The Nightingale We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161588865;

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