The Nightingale is a gripping historical fiction by Kristin Hannah, set in France during World War II. It tells the story of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who respond to the war in very different ways. Vianne, the elder sister, tries to keep her head down and protect her daughter, while Isabelle, the younger, rebellious sister, joins the French Resistance. The book is a powerful exploration of the horrors of war and the resilience of the human spirit.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is an unforgettable story set in Nazi Germany during World War II. The protagonist is a young girl named Liesel Meminger who lives with her foster family in a small town. As Liesel learns to read, she finds solace by stealing books and reading them in secret. The story explores Liesel’s relationships with her foster parents, a Jewish man hiding in their basement, and her neighbors, as well as the impact of war and censorship on their lives.
The true story of an American woman’s resistance against the Nazi regime.
A Polish hero’s covert mission inside Auschwitz to disrupt and report atrocities.
A chilling revelation of a Nazi plan to assassinate WWII’s Big Three leaders.